Katie Wright

Work History

Mckenzie Health System

10.2022 - Current

Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Worked closely with obstetricians in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Assisted obstetricians with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.

Saskatchewan Health Authority

11.2014 - Current

Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

Saskatchewan Health Authority

02.2022 - 12.2023

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.

Government Of Canada

06.2020 - 07.2022

Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.