Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Languages
Certification
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McKenna Pike

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Reliable, responsible, and trustworthy nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Exceptional initiative and problem solving skills. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Veterinary Technician

Greenbank Animal Hospital
08.2019 - Current
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
  • Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.

Student Nurse - Oncology & Palliative Care

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, IM, and SC routes and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during difficult times of palliative and end-of-life care.

Student Nurse - Inpatient Urology & Gynecology

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
09.2022 - 12.2022

Student Nurse - Pediatric Inpatient Surgery Unit

CHEO
03.2022 - 04.2022

Student Nurse - Postpartum and Labor & Delivery

The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
01.2022 - 02.2022

Student Nurse - Medical-Surgical Inpatient Unit

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
11.2021 - 12.2021

Student Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
09.2021 - 10.2021

Student Nurse - Geriatrics

The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
01.2021 - 02.2021

ER Registered Veterinary Technician

Animal Health Partners Emergency and Specialty Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Performed life-saving measures on critical patients.
  • Initiated IV access on hospitalized patients to allow for fluid management and resuscitation.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
  • Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
  • Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.

Registered Veterinary Technician

Queen West Animal Hospital
10.2017 - 04.2019

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) -

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
05.2023

Advanced Pre-Health Sciences -

Durham College
04.2019

Veterinary Technician -

Algonquin College
04.2017

Skills

  • Medical History Collection
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Patient Assessment and Monitoring
  • Phlebotomy and IV initiation
  • Medication Administration (IV, IM, PO, SC routes)
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Wound Management

References

Sikitu Bihugu - Nursing Preceptor, Oncology and Palliative Care TOH 

sbihugu@toh.ca 

(343) 262-0575


Erin Hartley, Clinical Instructor - Complex Care (Urology)

ehartley@uottawa.ca 


Kelly Leroux - Practice Manager, Greenbank Animal Hospital 

(613) 825-2902 


Rachel Campagna - Greenbank Animal Hospital 

(613) 296-7582

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified (BLS Certification)
  • Registered Veterinary Technician Certification

Timeline

Student Nurse - Oncology & Palliative Care

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
01.2023 - 04.2023

Student Nurse - Inpatient Urology & Gynecology

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
09.2022 - 12.2022

Student Nurse - Pediatric Inpatient Surgery Unit

CHEO
03.2022 - 04.2022

Student Nurse - Postpartum and Labor & Delivery

The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
01.2022 - 02.2022

Student Nurse - Medical-Surgical Inpatient Unit

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
11.2021 - 12.2021

Student Nurse - Inpatient Psychiatry

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
09.2021 - 10.2021

Student Nurse - Geriatrics

The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
01.2021 - 02.2021

Registered Veterinary Technician

Greenbank Animal Hospital
08.2019 - Current

ER Registered Veterinary Technician

Animal Health Partners Emergency and Specialty Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2019

Registered Veterinary Technician

Queen West Animal Hospital
10.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) -

University of Ottawa

Advanced Pre-Health Sciences -

Durham College

Veterinary Technician -

Algonquin College

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