Aregash G. Tesfay
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Internationally educated nurse with three plus years of experience specializing in acute nursing care within the Medical Care unit. Two years of experience working as a Personal Support Worker. Completed the Long-Term Care Home Assistant Certification in 2023 at Conestoga College. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, four-year degree program. Proven skills in I.V. therapy, wound care, patient triage, health assessment, health education, counselling. Proficient in critical thinking skills capable of identifying solutions from simple to complex issues. Fast learner with the ability to pick up new process and procedures quickly and efficiently. Efficient at maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports while working effectively with an interprofessional healthcare team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills; multilingual in English, Arabic, and Tigrigna. Member of CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervised Practice Nurse – SPEP, LSSW Unit
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, ON
05.2025 - Current
- Deliver patient-centered care under RN supervision in the LSSW.
- Assist with health assessments, wound care, medication administration, and palliative care.
- Collaborate with interprofessional teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Ensure accurate documentation and uphold patient safety and dignity.
Line Assembly Worker
Toro Aluminum
Vaughn
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Performed detailed window part assembly, cleaning, and roping.
- Followed safety procedures and maintained high production standards.
Home Care Nurse
Private Homecare
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Provided in-home nursing and support with hygiene, mobility, and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and documented patient progress.
- Offered emotional support and fostered strong patient-family relationships.
Registered Nurse – Medical Ward
Keren Referral Hospital
Keren
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and implemented care plans.
- Administered IV therapy and medications, monitored patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care.
- Maintained accurate medical records and collaborated with healthcare teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Asmara College of Health Sciences
Eritrea07.2015
Skills
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan development
- Interprofessional collaboration
Certification
- Long Term Care Home Assistant Certification | May - July 2023 | Conestoga College, Kitchener
- Basic Life Support | Valid through to September 7, 2025 | Canadian Red Cross, Toronto
- Registered Nurse (#132523) | June 19, 2023 | College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), Alberta
- College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) | Registration #: 422694414-RN-GENERAL | Licensure in Progress
Timeline
Supervised Practice Nurse – SPEP, LSSW Unit
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
05.2025 - Current
Line Assembly Worker
Toro Aluminum
06.2023 - 05.2025
Home Care Nurse
Private Homecare
07.2020 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse – Medical Ward
Keren Referral Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Asmara College of Health Sciences
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