Abbigail Verwegen
Summary
Recent BScN graduate with foundational knowledge in emergency medicine and hands-on experience gained through clinical experience. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Extern
Bluewater Health - Emergency Department
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.
Student Nurse
Hamilton General Hospital - 7W Neuro Surgery
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Student Nurse
Hamilton General Hospital - Emergency Department
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses with preceptor.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Student Nurse
Hamilton General Hospital - 6S Trauma Surgery
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Student Nurse
McMaster Children's Hospital - IP Medicine
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries.
Education
Nursing BScN
Mohawk / McMaster University
Hamilton, ON04-2025
Skills
- Healthcare technology
- Preventative care
- Electronic charting - EPIC and CERNER
- Postoperative care
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Safe Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Willing to take any certifications or extra course to expand my skill set.
Timeline
Student Nurse
Hamilton General Hospital - 7W Neuro Surgery
01.2025 - 04.2025
Student Nurse
Hamilton General Hospital - Emergency Department
09.2024 - 12.2024
Student Nurse
Hamilton General Hospital - 6S Trauma Surgery
01.2024 - 04.2024
Student Nurse
McMaster Children's Hospital - IP Medicine
09.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Nurse Extern
Bluewater Health - Emergency Department
05.2023 - 04.2025
Nursing BScN
Mohawk / McMaster University
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