Alexandra Roshinsky

Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care. Brings strong academic performance and willingness to learn. Eager to build upon success in areas such as patient care and improving clinical skills. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and gain further experience.

• Basic Life Support (HCP) - 2023
• Oxygen Therapy- 2021

Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Trail, BC- January- April 2024

Clinical Rotation on Medical Floor

• Developed clinical skills and continue to gain experience in new skills under the supervision of a clinical instructor all while staying within my scope of practice
• Administration of SC insulin using the pen/cartridge method, implement the IHA preprinted insulin orders (eating and NPO) and documentation of blood glucose levels using various simulated scenarios
• Principles of surgical asepsis, assessment and removal of sutures and staples using aseptic technique, and manage both closed and open wound drainage systems
• (All past learned skills found below)

Kootenay Lake Hospital Nelson, BC- September-December 2023

Clinical Rotation on Medical Floor

• Developed clinical skills under the supervision of a clinical instructor all while staying within my scope of practice.
• Complete and focused assessments
• Vital checks
• Medication administration and 7 rights
• Apply the ABCDEF framework for ensuring a safe environment/Safety checks
• Basic Airway Management
• Wound care
• Assessment skills to the care of a client receiving supplemental oxygen, nebulizers and anticoagulants.
• IV set up including priming a line, changing a bag and line, monitoring the IV flow rate both manually and using the pump. Change an infusing IV to a saline lock and saline lock flushes.

Rose Wood Village Trail, BC/ Jubilee Manor Nelson, BC - May-June 2023

Clinical Practice in Long Term Care

• BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry letter received from Selkirk College
• Providing individualized, age appropriate client-centered care in collaboration with other health care team members
• Problem-solving and time management when carrying out care-giving procedures
• Supporting clients experiencing cognitive and/or mental health challenges and/or responsive behavior's
• Communicating effectively with clients, families and other health care team members
• Providing care in an ethical, responsible and accountable manner
• Recognizing safety risks and preventing infection (hand washing, gloving, standard precautions and isolation procedures)
• Promoting personal hygiene (oral hygiene, bathing – partial and complete, perineal care, grooming and dressing, skin care, relieving pressure)
• Moving, positioning and transferring a client (correct body mechanics, positioning and turning in bed, use of mechanical lifts including ceiling lifts)
• Promoting exercise and activity (assisting with walking devices and wheelchairs, preventing and responding to falls, assisting with range of motion exercises)
• Providing elimination assistance (Continence care -incontinent products use and assisting with bedpans, urinals, commodes; Bowel care -enema, suppository, stoma care; catheter care -emptying catheters, applying a condom catheter; collection of specimens)
• Promoting client well-being (supporting transitions, comfort and rest)
• Changing bed linens (occupied and unoccupied)
• Promoting healthy nutrition and fluid intake (assisting, dependent feeding, measuring and recording intake and output)
• Measuring vital signs (height, weight, pulse, respiration, temperature and reporting and recording)