Rebekah Reese
Kamloops
Summary
Compassionate and professional RN with a strong background in patient care in a med/surg environment. Known for collaborative work with allied health to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs, especially in the context of the stroke population and high observation surgical patients. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Royal Inland Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Health Care Aide
Pine Grove Seniors Community
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Assisted with ADLs, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting residence.
- Ensured safe transfer of residence by using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops04-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Stroke patient care
- Palliative care
Certification
TCAR-Trauma care after resuscitation
Completed-
Canadian Hemisphere 3.0-Stroke competency series
Completed-October 2024
CPR/AED Level C
Completed-October 2024
High Observation Surgical Patient training
Completed-2022
Last refresher-2024
Swallowing Screen Tool for Adults in Acute Care
Competed-January 2023
Excellence in Trauma Nursing
Completed-December 2021
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Competency
Completed-April 2021
Aspen Collar Application Validation
Completed-April 2021
Aspen Collar Care and Maintenance Validation
Competed-April 2021
Intensive Care and Emergency Departments Spine Motion Restrictions Validation
Completed-April 2021
Log Rolling Validation
Completed-April 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Royal Inland Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Health Care Aide
Pine Grove Seniors Community
05.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Thompson Rivers University