Karl Matthew Jimenez

Clinical Nurse - William Osler Health System Etobicoke - Etobicoke, ON

6 West Medicine - 264 hours

Clinical Nurse - Sunnybrook Health Sciences

St. John's Rehab Trauma & Complex Care - 264 hours

Clinical Nurse - Sunnybrook Veterans Centre

LSSW Long-Term Care - 264 hours

Clinical Nurse - Unity Health Toronto Providence Hospital

Palliative Care - 500 hours

Clinical Nurse - North York General Hospital

Medicine & Respiratory - 64 hours

Performed rapid focused assessments on acutely ill patients; identified clinical deterioration and escalated care using SBAR and Rapid Response activation.
Interpreted and trended labs, vital signs, and ECGs; monitored continuous cardiac telemetry and responded to changes promptly.
Administered high-risk medications (insulin, IV push meds, blood products, PCA) using Omnicell/Pyxis with close monitoring for adverse effects.
Provided care for complex medical patients with respiratory compromise, sepsis risk, and cardiac instability in a fast-paced acute setting.
Performed IV insertion, NG tube placement, urinary catheterization, tracheostomy care/suctioning, ostomy and wound care. Managed enteral nutrition, TPN, and chest tube.
Delivered palliative and end-of-life care with emphasis on symptom management and family support. Utilized therapeutic communication and de-escalation; documented accurately in Meditech and SunnyCare.

Registered Practical Nurse - Helping Hands Healthcare Agency

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Experience in various units and hospitals that were short staffed
Gained expertise in critical thinking and problem-solving within a high-pressure, detail-oriented setting serving diverse populations with varying acuity levels.

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