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April Groening

Winnipeg

Summary

Developed critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills in fast-paced emergency care environment. Excel in patient assessment, nursing skills, and care coordination with focus on positive patient outcomes. Seeking to transition into new field leveraging strong clinical skills and adaptability to diverse situations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse in Emergency Department

Grace Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2024


  • Provided support to patients experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques to create a sense of trust and safety.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to appropriate hospital departments or outside facilities while maintaining continuity of care during transition periods.
  • Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in patient condition, and promptly notifying physicians when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients in the Emergency Department.

Medicine Senior Practicum Student

Grace Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • As a senior practicum student in Grace Hospital, Medicine program, I acquired extensive knowledge of nursing standards of practice, code of ethics, policies, procedure, guidelines, and protocols. My responsibility with a full patient load included: assessment for priority of care, delegation, critical thinking, and problem solving.
  • Developed client rapport through empathetic listening and effective communication, contributing to positive therapeutic outcomes.
  • Enhanced practicum experience by collaborating with multidisciplinary team members and integrating their feedback.

Undergraduate Nursing Employee

Grace Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • At the Grace Hospital I worked on a Medicine Unit (5-North) and provided safe, compassionate, and competent nursing care to the patients. My responsibilities included the care of a patient load under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Health Care Aide

Grace Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted with in Code Blue and Code White situations

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Manitoba
01.2023

BCLS certification - undefined

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • IV insertion
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Wound Care
  • Foley insertion and maintenance
  • Patient assessments
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Charting and clinical documentation

Timeline

Registered Nurse in Emergency Department

Grace Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2024

Medicine Senior Practicum Student

Grace Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Undergraduate Nursing Employee

Grace Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023

Health Care Aide

Grace Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2022

BCLS certification - undefined

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Manitoba
April Groening