Alecia-Maria Istrate
Toronto
Summary
Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering 5 years of hands-on experience in hospital environments, supervising over 80 staff in the food services department. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, and health education. Also, caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- General Medicine Unit - specialized in Stroke, Telemetry and Respiratory issues
- Maintained accurate medical records through diligent documentation of vital signs, interventions performed, and any changes in patient condition or behavior.
- Effectively communicated with diverse populations of patients using active listening skills and empathy to build rapport during interactions.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Applied evidence-based practices when providing nursing care to ensure that interventions were grounded in current research and best practice guidelines.
Food Service Supervisor
Humber River Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Maintaining health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery.
- Working with MediTech and Computrition .
- Supervising staff, conducting applicable rounding and managing the performance of the department.
- Applying knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Delivering in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Nursing Student
Michael Garron Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Inpatient Surgery Unit
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans to effectively address each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
Nursing Student
Sunnybrook Veterans Centre
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Long Term Care Home setting - Dementia Unit
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Assisted patients with hygiene and grooming, ambulation within the unit and outside, head-to-toe assessments, assisted with elimination, feeding.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
Project Manager
Aramark
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Worked alongside engineers, sales people, project managers, healthcare workers to improve a variety of systems in the hospital setting.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Menu Clerk
St. Michael`s Hospital
Toronto
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Updating patient card files according to prescribed care plan (accurate food texture, diet orders, preferences, and allergies)
- Ensuring patient menus are printed on time, and are accurate
- Physically checked each patient`s tray for the upcoming service
- Processing diet orders and menus using Meditech and the CBORD Diet Office Management System
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto04.2026
Post-Grad Certificate - Food And Nutrition Management
George Brown College
Toronto, CanadaDiploma - Culinary Management
George Brown College
Toronto, CanadaSkills
- Point Click Care
- Computrition
- CBORD
- MediTech
- Sunrise
- Sysco source
- Sysco on demand
- Schedule Coordination
- Excel/Microsoft Office/Power point/Outlook
- Menu Development
- Payroll
Certification
- CSNM Membership
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- Advanced.fst Food Safety Certificate – TrainCan
- Applying HACCP Principles - TrainCan
- TCPS 2: CORE
- WHMIS 2015
- Food Handler Certificate, Toronto Public Health
- SmartServe Certificate
- CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Basic life support
- BASICS.fst Food Safety Certificate – TrainCan
Timeline
Nursing Student
St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Nursing Student
Michael Garron Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Nursing Student
Sunnybrook Veterans Centre
01.2023 - 04.2023
Project Manager
Aramark
10.2021 - 09.2022
Menu Clerk
St. Michael`s Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2021
Food Service Supervisor
Humber River Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toronto Metropolitan University
Post-Grad Certificate - Food And Nutrition Management
George Brown College
Diploma - Culinary Management
George Brown College
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