Anna Toppetta
13530 10th Concession Rd, Schomberg
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse providing individualized care with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse – Nursing Resource Team
Hamilton Health Sciences
11.2023 - Current
- Work consistently across various departments across HHS hospital including Emergency, Oncology/Hematology, Rehab, Medicine, Surgical, Burn/trauma, Cardiovascular, Neurology, Restorative care, and Behavioural Health.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to evolving clinical settings, diverse patient demographics, and dynamic situations.
- Contributes to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintains accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Monitors vital signs and assesses patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitates smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
- Conducts comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
- Administers medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular/subcutaneous injections and monitored responses.
Clinical Extern Nurse – 6S Trauma/Surgical
Hamilton Health Sciences
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Delivered care to patients including head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, and promoted patient safety through fall risk and skin assessments and documented on EPIC accordingly
- Helped with activities of daily living and other nursing interventions that were assigned or delegated by a nurse
- Regularly stocked supplies, gather supplies and assist with bedside procedures.
Student Lab Assistant/Peer Tutor
Seneca College
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of lab set-up, replenishing supplies, and organizing the supply room
- Regularly assessed the stock of supplies to report to superiors for more inventory
- Assisted Lab Techs and Faculty with the preparation of Simulations, Skills Refresher and Clinical Supervisor Orientations
- Used Microsoft Excel skills to create a booking system for students in the practice lab
- Used Microsoft Word skills to develop kit labels and checklists for various student kits
- Worked in the Practice Lab as a Lab Monitor and Student Peer Tutor to aid students in the practice of their skills.
Clerical Associate
EGH William Osler
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided clerical duties such as responding to incoming calls, registering patients, departing charts, and order entry on Meditech
- Processed payments, answered patient inquiries, and worked with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers to accommodate the needs of the patients
- Worked alongside Access and Flow and other departments to assign beds to admitted patients
- Used critical thinking to accommodate the many changes in bed requirements.
Clerical Associate
Humber River Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided clerical duties including, incoming calls, admitting, discharging, and transferring patients in Meditech
- Ordered supplies needed for the unit
- Supported the needs of the nurses and doctors on the unit by faxing documents, editing patient demographics, and printing labels and bands
- Booked transportation of patients and created discharge packages
- Worked with staffing and communicated with nurses on the unit to fill staffing needs and sick calls.
Supervisor/Brand Ambassador
Independent Contractor
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Worked as an independent contractor for various marketing companies including Splash MM, SDI Marketing, Jam Van, Brand Momentum, and Padulo X
- Worked on various activations such as events, guerilla sampling and pop-up activations
- Lead teams at various events including assigning breaks, keeping track of product stock, assisting with logistics, and reporting
- Worked in product demonstration, promotion of new products, and sales
- Communicated key messaging, handed out samples and coupons, and promoted contests to consumers.
Fun on the Run Assistant
Anne Frank Public School
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Worked alongside ECEs to assist in activities and support in the before and after school program for elementary students
- Set up breakfast and snack time, acknowledging allergies and restrictions
- Was readily approachable to students by being friendly and helping with homework and activities
- Supported ECEs and supervisors in managing students during field trips.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Seneca College
King, Ontario08.2023
Business Admin Marketing Diploma -
Sheridan College
Brampton, Ontario04.2016
Skills
- Time Management
- Computer Skills (Meditech and EPIC included)
- Verbal and written communication
- Catheter Care (including insertion/removal)
- Geriatric Care
- End-of-life care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication and IV administration (Including blood product administration)
- Wound Care (Complex, simple, and VAC)
- Ostomy care
Certification
- CNO Registration number BC789456, 10/2023
- Breastfeeding E-Learning Course, RNAO, In Progress
- VAC Academy, HHS, 05/2024
- Skin, Wound, and Ostomy Workshop, HHS, 04/2024
- Central Vascular Access Devices, HHS, 12/2023
- Vascular Access Therapy, HHS, 11/2023
- First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies, Canadian Red Cross, 03/2023
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level - BLS(HCP), Action First Aid, 03/2023
- Medical Terminology Certificate, St. John Ambulance, 08/2019
Volunteer Experience
Sheridan College, Brampton, Ontario, 2019, Obtained blood pressure vitals of the Police Foundation students at Sheridan College.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse – Nursing Resource Team
Hamilton Health Sciences
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Extern Nurse – 6S Trauma/Surgical
Hamilton Health Sciences
08.2023 - 10.2023
Student Lab Assistant/Peer Tutor
Seneca College
11.2021 - 08.2023
Clerical Associate
Humber River Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2021
Clerical Associate
EGH William Osler
11.2019 - 01.2022
Fun on the Run Assistant
Anne Frank Public School
10.2016 - 12.2016
Supervisor/Brand Ambassador
Independent Contractor
01.2015 - 01.2019
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Seneca College
Business Admin Marketing Diploma -
Sheridan College
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