As a Year Two RN student at Ontario Tech University, I have developed strong resident assessment and vital signs monitoring skills, which I applied during my clinical placement at Schlegel Villages LTC Residence-Central E and as a Personal Support Worker at Elm Grove Living Centre. My effective communication and interprofessional collaboration have played a key role in enhancing resident care and team efficiency. Through compassionate and evidence-based practice, I have contributed to notable improvements in resident comfort and well-being.
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Accurate measurement and documentation of temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation
- Recognition of normal ranges and significant deviations
- Understanding the impact of various conditions on vital signs
- Head-to-toe assessment techniques
- Documentation of findings using appropriate medical terminology
- Recognition of normal vs abnormal findings
Communication
- Effective handoff reports using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)
- Documentation in electronic health records