Karla Nelson

Certified Health Care Aide with more than 15 years of health care experience across home care and long-term care settings. Brings hands-on surgical-unit exposure from a practicum in the Hip and Knee Surgery Unit at Royal Alexandra Hospital, along with medic experience supporting trauma and emergency response. Known for remaining calm in high-pressure situations and committed to safe, respectful, patient-centred care.

Eager to bring extensive front-line experience to the Service Worker I role supporting pediatric trauma, surgery, and specialty clinics.

Certified Health Care Aide - Home Care and Long-Term Care - Edmonton, Alberta

15+ years

• Provided health care support in both clients' homes and long-term care environments.
• Built extensive experience responding to varied patient needs while maintaining dignity, respect, safety, and clear communication.
• Worked within care teams and adapted to changing priorities in busy, patient-focused settings.
• Applied medication administration training and reported concerns through appropriate care channels.

Medic Experience - Trauma & Emergency Response

• Developed practical experience responding to trauma and urgent situations with composure and attention to safety.
• Communicated responsively and worked alongside others during time-sensitive care situations.

Clinical Practicum - Hip and Knee Surgery Unit - Royal Alexandra Hospital - Edmonton

• Completed a clinical practicum in a hospital surgical unit and developed familiarity with surgical-unit workflow, patient care routines, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Gained experience in a fast-paced clinical setting where safety, infection prevention, communication, and readiness are essential.
• Found the surgical environment highly rewarding and is motivated to continue supporting trauma and surgical patient care.