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ALICIA THWAITES

OSHAWA,ON

Summary

To seek and maintain an RPN position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I'm a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Saint Elizabeth Health Care
08.2023 - Current
  • Completed 320 hours of my consolidation at the community clinic in Ajax, Ontario run by Saint Elizabeth Health between Feb 2023 – Apr 2023 and then gained permanent employment August 2023
  • Completed in-take paperwork, scheduling, ordering of supplies and billings for the clinic
  • Assessed and documented client care plans and their goals for discharge
  • Preformed, ostomy, advanced wound, catheter care
  • Subcutaneous injections, PICC line Care, CAAD Pumps, total contact casting
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Completed research on specific nursing topics to gain more valuable knowledge
  • Efficient in computer skills and learning the system that Saint Elizabeth uses.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
  • Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.

Student Nurse

Lakeridge Health Oshawa & Bowmanville
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Completed 72 hours of field placement on the older adult floor at Lakeridge Health Oshawa working as a student nurse
  • Currently working at Lakeridge Bowmanville on the med-surg floor as a student nurse and have currently completed 72 hours and will have completed 144 hours by December 2, 2022
  • Assist clients with their activities of daily living and provide support when needed
  • Help clients in ambulating from their bed to chair, washroom or walk in the hallway
  • Assist clients with their feeds, demonstrate proper knowledge and skill on how to feed a dysphagia client
  • Excellent knowledge in answering clients’ questions and coordinating with the co-assigned nurse if further knowledge is needed
  • Charting ADL’s, vitals, head-toe assessments, and medications into EPIC computer software system in a timely manner
  • Provide emotional and spiritual support to clients
  • Skilled in removing IV’s, catheters, and other bed-side nursing tasks.

Dental Assistant

King Ritson Dental Clinic
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted the dentist chairside during routine visits, surgeries and other dental procedures using the 4 handed-dentistry technique
  • Recorded, treatment planned and billed dental procedures during the appointment
  • Obtained and organized digital radiographs including bitewings, periapical and panoramic
  • Took digital and manual impressions for nightguards, study models and assisted the dentist with impressions for crowns/bridge/implant procedures
  • Maintained a clean, sterile, and stocked procedure room and laboratory
  • Strong knowledge of sterilization and maintaining all the tools and equipment used within the office
  • Assisted with ten different dentists throughout the clinic and any speciality that they held.

Executive Assistant

King Ritson Dental Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Coordinated scheduling for an office of 80 + people and was overlooked by the office manger
  • Maintained strict confidently of all communication with staff members and their documentation
  • Coordinated meetings to adhere to the times that the staff was available
  • Provided conflict resolution when needed with all staff members
  • Tracked, and followed up on any vacation requests required by the staff.

Dental Accounts Receivables

King Ritson Dental Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze account receivable/payable records
  • Teaching new hires how to organize client account, insurance information and enter relevant information into the computer database by keeping strict confidentiality
  • Excel at learning new software such as Tracker-dental software), Sage Accounting and Simply Accounting
  • Monthly tracking and processing invoices within a general ledger account
  • Analyze accounts to discover discrepancies and resolve variances in a prompt and timely manner
  • Handling multiple accounts for various providers throughout the office by following up on their account receivables and maintain a steady flow of collection
  • Proficient in Microsoft word and excel
  • Maintained a professional and positive environment for clients and guaranteed superior patient care within the office, on the telephone or through email
  • Excellent verbal and written communication between co-workers, clients, and the office.

Education

Advanced Foot Care

Ruth Ruttan & Assoc
03.2024

Wound Care, P.I.V, Venipuncture courses -

Conestoga College
10.2023

Practical Nursing Diploma -

Durham College
06.2023

FEED Certificate -

Durham College
01.2021

Dental Assisting

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
04.2019

Dental Reception

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
04.2012

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient support
  • Infection Control
  • Emotional Support
  • Care Plan Management
  • Physician Collaboration
  • Medical Records Management
  • Taking and Recording Vital Signs
  • Wound Management
  • Catheter Care
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Advocacy

Cover Letter

Dear, whom this may concern,


I’m currently registered practical nurse working for Saint Elizabeth Health Care at a community clinic in Ajax and in the community of Durham Region. I also work at the Back Door Mission in Oshawa as a fill in nurse for wound care when needed. I offer solid academic credentials and industry experience gained from field placements at Lakeridge Health Oshawa and Bowmanville on the Rehab and Med-Surg Floors. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my education, skills, and experience to your team. I am very interested in this role because I’m passionate about this field of work. I think that my education and experience would be an asset to your facility. I have always set high standards, strived for the top, and consistently achieved my goals. For example, I have worked at a dental office for the past ten years. I started at the front desk as a receptionist, moved on to the accounting department, became a denturists receptionist, assisted with bookkeeping, and then became an executive assistant to the office manager. I ended my career by pursuing more schooling and becoming a dental assistant. As you can see, I’m always striving for more and always willing to learn new education to further my career. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss my skills, experience, and education and how I can contribute to a mental health role at your facility. 


I can be reached at 905-259-7453 or aliciarthwaites@gmail.com I have attached my resume for you to review, and I look forward to speaking with you further regarding future positions within your facility. 


Sincerely, Alicia Thwaites

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

Saint Elizabeth Health Care
08.2023 - Current

Student Nurse

Lakeridge Health Oshawa & Bowmanville
09.2022 - 12.2022

Dental Assistant

King Ritson Dental Clinic
01.2019 - 01.2020

Executive Assistant

King Ritson Dental Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2018

Dental Accounts Receivables

King Ritson Dental Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2017

Advanced Foot Care

Ruth Ruttan & Assoc

Wound Care, P.I.V, Venipuncture courses -

Conestoga College

Practical Nursing Diploma -

Durham College

FEED Certificate -

Durham College

Dental Assisting

Durham College

Dental Reception

Durham College
ALICIA THWAITES