Amina Abdi
Summary
I am seeking a Casual or Part-time Practical Nursing Position.
I passed REXPN nursing exam in 2023 and look forward to joining your team as a Registered Practical Nurse. I'm adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Also, a proficient and caring nursing team member.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Practical Nursing Student
Elizabeth Bruyere Hospital/ St. Vincent 3 South Complex
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Technical skills such as glucometer reading, vital signs, injection skills, physical assessment/mental health assessment, medication administration, O2 administration, basic wound care, suctioning, safe patient handling, bladder scans, skin care and feedings.
- Applied critical thinking skills when assessing patients' conditions, recognizing potential complications early on for swift intervention strategies.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively applying nursing techniques and maintaining accurate documentation.
Registered Practical Nurse
Amica Westboro Retirement Living
10.2023 - Current
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Practical Nurse
Robertson House Retirement Living
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Practical Nursing Student
Carefor
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Palliative care
Practical Nursing Student
Queensway Carleton Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Educated patients on nutrition, disease prevention and post-discharge care to support overall wellness.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Student Practical Nurse
Forest Hill Retirement Residence
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Administered close patient care and checked vital signs.
- Assisted with activities of daily life.
- Assisted with personal hygiene (showering, bathing, and mouth care).
- Assisted with dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with positioning, transferring, and feeding by mouth.
- Companionship, social and emotional support.
- Made beds and cleaned rooms.
Clerk
The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
07.2022 - Current
- EPIC trained
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Data Entry (4000 keystrokes/hour)
- Basic Word
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
- Works in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in and check-out.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Faxing
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
Medical Office Assistant
Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre
01.2017 - Current
- Greets patients and answers the phone.
- Collects healthcare documents.
- Transfers patient charts.
- Sends referrals to specialists.
- Works in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures.
- Schedules appointments
- Trained in N.O.D EMR
- Trained in PS Suite EMR
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in and check-out.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
Medical Office Assistant
Somerset West Community Health Clinic
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Greets patients and answers the phone.
- Transfers patient charts.
- Sends referrals to specialists.
- Trained in N.O.D EMR.
- Trained in PS Suite EMR.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
Clinic Medical Assistant
Active Care Medical
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Trained in Accuro EMR
- Scheduling, filing, faxing, and answering a multi-line phone
- Multi-tasking in a busy environment
- Attending staff meetings
- Ensuring that daily assignments and duties are completed
- Attending to clients’ needs
- Training new staff.
Education
Registered Practical Nurse
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON02.2023
Office Administration Diploma -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON2018
Bachelor’s degree - English, Religious Studies
University of Ottawa
2015
Skills
- Able to work in a team environment
- Effective communicator
- Effective problem solver
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Caring and compassionate
- Ensuring client privacy and dignity
- Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate
- Works with a variety sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality
- Workplace Violence Training
- Safe Practice for Working Alone Course
- WHIMIS training
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- HIPAA Compliance
Interests
Languages
English: Fluent
French: currently taking French courses online
INTERESTS
In my spare time, I enjoy reading books, and cooking meals for friends and family.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Timeline
Practical Nursing Student
Elizabeth Bruyere Hospital/ St. Vincent 3 South Complex
06.2024 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Amica Westboro Retirement Living
10.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Robertson House Retirement Living
09.2023 - 02.2024
Clerk
The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
07.2022 - Current
Practical Nursing Student
Carefor
01.2022 - 05.2022
Practical Nursing Student
Queensway Carleton Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Student Practical Nurse
Forest Hill Retirement Residence
09.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Office Assistant
Somerset West Community Health Clinic
01.2020 - 04.2023
Medical Office Assistant
Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre
01.2017 - Current
Clinic Medical Assistant
Active Care Medical
01.2016 - 01.2022
Bachelor’s degree - English, Religious Studies
University of Ottawa
Registered Practical Nurse
Algonquin College
Office Administration Diploma -
Algonquin College
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