Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Onsite Clinical Placements
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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ANILA MATHEWS

Scarborough,ON

Summary

Aspiring nursing graduate with hands-on clinical experience and a passion for patient-centred care. Proficient in medication administration, patient assessment, and teamwork. Eager to leverage academic achievements and dedication to make a positive impact as a valued member of a healthcare team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Extern

Scarborough Health Network - Centenary Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Performed vital signs assessment, blood glucose monitoring, CAM assessment, pain assessment, skin integrity, and Braden Scale assessment and documented the findings in the Epic.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores through effective communication, empathy, and active listening skills.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.

Clinical Nurse Extern Emergency Department

Lakeridge Health
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Checking vital signs, head-to-toe assessments, patient intake, and output assessment, and health findings documentation in Epic
  • Assist with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate, culturally-sensitive care tailored to individual needs.

Personal Support Worker

Shepherd Village Long Term Care
01.2019 - 11.2022
  • Works as a positive team member and cooperatively with other team members to provide excellence in care
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.


Personal Support Worker

AGTA Home Health Care
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
  • Supported meal planning and preparation according to client dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Assist the client with walking and accompany them to doctor's appointments.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Toronto Metropolitan University
05.2024

Personal Support Worker

Centennial College
2018

Skills

  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Suctioning (Oral/Trach) & Trach care
  • Venipuncture
  • Physical assessments/Head-to-toe assessments
  • IV insertion and IV medication administration
  • Medication administration (IV, IM, PO, SL, SQ)
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Enteral Feed Management
  • Performing and Interpreting ECGs
  • Documentation (EPIC and Powerchart)
  • Lab Values monitoring
  • Vaccine administration
  • ADL Assistance
  • Urinary Catheterization
  • Wound Care
  • Mobility Assistance

Onsite Clinical Placements

Michael Garron Hospital, Emergency Department, 09/2023-04/2024 (Year-long placement)

  • Collaborated within the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
  • Demonstrated adherence to nursing practice standards outlined by CNO and hospital standards.
  • Demonstrated advanced assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated the ability to perform medication administration, patient assessments, and documentation in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrated ability in IV insertion, IV Medication, blood works, ECG, wound care, and Foley catheter insertion.

St. Joseph's Health Centre, Surgical Post-op - 01/2022 - 04/2022

  • Demonstrated a thorough understanding of PCA and pain management.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform different wound care techniques.
  • Demonstrated excellence in the provision of patient-focused care.
  • Demonstrated the ability to manage different drains (Chest tubes, JP drains, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)

Michael Garron Hospital, Family Birthing Unit, 09/2021 - 11/2021

  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate and attentive postpartum care to new mothers.
  • Educated patients on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum self-care practices.
  • Monitored both mother and baby's vital signs and head-to-toe assessments, ensuring timely identification of potential complications.
  • Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.

Affiliations

  • RNAO: Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
  • CNSA: The Canadian Nursing Students' Association

References

 •  Alicia Jones- Faculty Adviser, Toronto Metropolitan University- ajones54@my.centennialcollege.ca

  • Nancy McGee- Faculty Adviser, Toronto Metropolitan University- nancy.mcgee@torontomu.ca


Timeline

Clinical Nurse Extern

Scarborough Health Network - Centenary Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Clinical Nurse Extern Emergency Department

Lakeridge Health
01.2022 - 03.2024

Personal Support Worker

Shepherd Village Long Term Care
01.2019 - 11.2022

Personal Support Worker

AGTA Home Health Care
07.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Toronto Metropolitan University

Personal Support Worker

Centennial College
ANILA MATHEWS