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Ashley Carter

Gatineau

Summary

Compassionate and motivated new graduate nurse with High Honors from the University of Ottawa. Experienced in NICU and postpartum settings, providing direct patient care and guiding families through critical and transitional moments. Recognized for teamwork, empathy, enthusiasm and strong therapeutic communication skills. Fully bilingual in French and English with a commitment to delivering safe, evidenced-based, family-centered care. Relocating to Vancouver in January 2026 to contribute to neonatal nursing teams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Care Assistant – Family Birthing Center

Montfort Hospital
07.2024 - Current
  • Provide direct support in labour, postpartum, and NICU settings
  • Assisted with newborn and postpartum assessments, breastfeeding support, and postnatal care
  • Developed strong communication, teaching, and critical thinking skills
  • Gained in-depth knowledge of postpartum, newborn, and level II NICU care

Clinical Extern – ICU and Rehabilitation Units

Queensway Carleton Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Supported nursing staff with vitals, glucose checks, patient care, and ADLs
  • Frequently invited to participate in interdisciplinary rounds due to continuity of care and familiarity with patient progress
  • Gained experience with therapeutic communication, palliative care, wound care, and physical rehabilitation
  • Assisted with transfers, physiotherapy sessions, and supported patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

Education

Honors Bachelor of Science - Nursing (French Stream)

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
06.2025

Natural Sciences - undefined

Cégep de l’Outaouais
Gatineau, QC
05.2021

Skills

  • Neonatal & postpartum care
  • Family-centered approaches
  • Excellent therapeutic communication
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Performs well under pressure
  • Professional and organized
  • Empathetic and dynamic communicator
  • Supportive team member

Certification

  • BLS (Basic Life Support – HCP) – Current
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP, Advanced) – Scheduled for November 2025
  • Acute care of at-risk newborns (ACoRN) program – Planned before January 2026
  • NCLEX-RN – Scheduled for July 2025
  • BCCNM – Planned for 2026

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Care Assistant – Family Birthing Center

Montfort Hospital
07.2024 - Current

Clinical Extern – ICU and Rehabilitation Units

Queensway Carleton Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2024

Natural Sciences - undefined

Cégep de l’Outaouais

Honors Bachelor of Science - Nursing (French Stream)

University of Ottawa

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