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Amara Onyefuru

Oshawa,ON

Summary

Compassionate nursing student with over 1000 hours of clinical and personal support worker experience. Proficient in patient-centered care across long-term care, med-surg, and community environments. Expertise in elderly and palliative care, medication administration, dementia care, and behavioral support. Strong communicator and effective team member with a solid nursing knowledge base.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

PSW

Saint Elizabeth Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
  • Provided compassionate home care to elderly and palliative clients, including hygiene, mobility, and companionship
  • Applied nursing knowledge to monitor conditions, prevent complications, and maintain comfort
  • Identified signs of bone fracture and communicated with family to initiate timely care
  • Recorded detailed notes on patient's condition in accordance with agency policy.

Part Time Support Worker

Community Living Durham
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Delivered care to individuals with high behavioural needs using de-escalation techniques
  • Promoted independence and inclusion through community engagement support
  • Administered medications per the 5 Rights and documented all care activities
  • Completed incident reports and communicated concerns according to protocol
  • Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.

Student Nurse

Lakeridge Health Bowmanville (Med-Surg)
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Delivered nursing care to complex patients with AKI, CKD, liver failure, and post-op chest tubes
  • Assisted in preparing patients for safe discharge, including medication reconciliation and education
  • Responded to rapidly deteriorating patient conditions, escalating care and initiating interventions
  • Practiced critical thinking and prioritization in a fast-paced acute care environment
  • Gained hands-on experience managing chest tubes and respiratory assessments

Student Nurse

Scarborough Health Network (L&D, Maternity)
Toronto, ON
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
  • Assisted in discharging mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families throughout the childbirth process.

PSW

Senior Helpers
07.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provided daily ADL support to clients in home care and long-term care settings
  • Fostered therapeutic relationships through culturally sensitive, personalized care
  • Managed hygiene, mobility, and emotional needs of elderly clients

Student Nurse

Lakeridge Health Whitby (GARU)
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Supported 4+ patients per shift with ADLs and personal hygiene in a geriatric acute care setting
  • Provided emotional support to families and communicated patient changes to assigned nurse
  • Accurately obtained and documented vital signs using electronic monitoring equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Ontario Institute Technology
Oshawa, ON
12-2026

Skills

  • CPR Certification
  • WHMIS Certification
  • Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Certification
  • Workplace Violence & Harassment Prevention
  • Safety Management Training
  • Workers Health & Safety Awareness
  • Mechanical Lifts
  • Microsoft Word & Excel
  • Care plan development
  • Team collaboration
  • Dementia care
  • Behavior redirection

Extracurricular Activities

Volunteer, St. Margaret’s Church, Etobicoke Volunteer, Love Home Orphanage – Food Preparation Founder, Student Entrepreneur Group – Promoted Financial Literacy

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Part Time Support Worker

Community Living Durham
09.2024 - 04.2025

Student Nurse

Scarborough Health Network (L&D, Maternity)
09.2024 - 12.2024

Student Nurse

Lakeridge Health Bowmanville (Med-Surg)
01.2024 - 03.2025

Student Nurse

Lakeridge Health Whitby (GARU)
01.2024 - 04.2024

PSW

Saint Elizabeth Healthcare
04.2023 - Current

PSW

Senior Helpers
07.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Ontario Institute Technology

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