Antonia Burnstick
Toronto
Summary
New graduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing student, experienced in managing high-stress environments that aid in the development of communication and time management skills. Skilled in maintaining empathy and efficiency while being able to prioritize tasks and patient's needs. Seeking opportunity to grow and learn in a maternity nurse position, with a commitment to promoting the well-being of mothers, infants and their families. Excited to work on a health care team that values providing high quality patient care in a multicultural community, while also embraces the challenges and joys of childbirth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trillium Health Partners - Medicine
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
St. George Sienna LTC
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with patients with dementia and mental illness to develop and follow a care plan.
- Took on ADL care and medication administration with a preceptor for over 30 patients.
- Administered medications through various routes: oral, rectal, nasal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, transdermal, sublingual, ocular, inhalation and G-feed.
- Worked during COVID-19 outbreaks, ensuring proper infection control practices were followed.
- Built therapeutic professional relationships with residents in the unit, as well as professionals from other disciplines.
- Monitored to prevent potential harm to residents, including abuse, illness, unsafe environments, conflict resolution and more.
- Improved time management skills, learned prioritization and developed communication strategies with residents to ensure best quality care.
Humber River Hospital - Dialysis
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Obtained patients' vitals before, during and after treatment, including weight before and after to assess fluid loss and effectiveness of treatment.
- Prepared materials then assessed the central venous line or artery vein fistula for patency and infection before connecting the dialysis machine.
- Monitored during treatment to observe for potential adverse reactions.
- Placed the patient into recovery position during adverse reactions, notified the nurse practitioner immediately, continued to monitor after a bolus of fluids.
- Collaborated with the nurse practitioner, registered nurse and the patient for the care plan.
- Completed discharge information after evaluating patient for effectiveness of treatment, educated patient on findings, documented in patient chart.
EarlyON Child Care
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Applied knowledge and theories from school into practice when working with children aged 6 years and younger.
- Created therapeutic relationships with the families and community of Parkdale that led to deeper understanding of child development.
- Experienced learning about children in different aspects, such as social, cognitive, emotional, physical and behavioural differences for each age group.
- Worked with Early Childhood Educators on creating safe environments for families to grow, learn and play.
- Witnessed the development of community and connection between families as the EarlyON centre created a safe space.
- Worked with families to overcome challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic in regards to job searching, finding safe activities for families, and more.
Humber River Hospital - Respiratory Unit
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Experienced caring for complex patients while incorporating knowledge and care for multiple health goals.
- Developed professional relationships between colleagues and clients.
- Advocated for client needs while identifying risks and preventing harm.
- Practiced clinical skills in trachea care, wound care, IV care, medication dosing and administration, and more.
- Developed skills in patient education and involvement of family in care.
- Planned and implemented care interventions for improved client experience and comfort.
- Created organization plans and goals to better meet the needs of patients.
- Developed time management skills.
Toronto Western Hospital - Medical-Surgery Unit
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Applied clear, concise, and accurate verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
- Practiced principles and processes related to nursing.
- Applied evidence-informed and evidence-based theories in clinical situations.
- Collaborated with peers, clients, members of the inter-professional team, and staff of healthcare facilities to achieve health outcomes.
- Created effective care plans that included the client, the family and appropriate inter-professional teams.
- Advocated for clients while demonstrating culturally aware environments.
- Developed professional therapeutic relationships with clients in order to build trust.
- Understood and respected limits in student knowledge to provide competent and safe care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toronto Metropolitan University
04-2025
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Experience in prioritization
- Nursing assessments
- Patient education
Affiliations
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
Certification
- First Aid Certification - Canadian Red Cross
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN)
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Timeline
Trillium Health Partners - Medicine
01.2025 - Current
St. George Sienna LTC
09.2023 - 12.2023
Humber River Hospital - Dialysis
01.2023 - 04.2023
EarlyON Child Care
09.2022 - 12.2022
Humber River Hospital - Respiratory Unit
01.2022 - 04.2022
Toronto Western Hospital - Medical-Surgery Unit
09.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toronto Metropolitan University
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