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Avery Shankaruk

Calgary

Summary

Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering a year of hands-on experience in the PICU at the Alberta Children's Hospital. Successful in quickly building rapport and therapeutic relationships with patients and families on the unit. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration, health education and more.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse

Alberta Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple specialists while maintaining clear communication between all parties involved in a child's care plan.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
  • Provided compassionate support for families during difficult times, answering questions and addressing concerns about their child's condition.
  • Performed emergency interventions as needed, utilizing critical thinking skills under high-pressure situations to stabilize patients' conditions promptly.

Bachelor of Nursing

Red River College
08.2019 - 11.2022


Successful completion of an accredited nursing education program in Canada. Completed 1450 hours of clinical experience in various healthcare facilities and hospitals within Winnipeg, MB. Spent over 500 of these hours in a pediatric setting and completed senior practicum at The Children's Hospital of Manitoba.

  • CH4 - Pediatric Medicine Unit (08/2022 - 11/2022)
  • CK5 - Pediatric Oncology Unit (12/2021 - 02/2022)


Clinical Summary

  • Fulfilled expectations as a functional and reliable clinical team member; practicing effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
  • Provided safe, quality nursing care in a supervised environment, accepting direction and guidance as well as constructive feedback.
  • Continued to use critical thinking skills, including problem solving, judgment and evaluation skills.



Education

Bachelor of Nursing (BN) -

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB

Pre-Nursing -

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB

High School Diploma -

Ste. Rose Collegiate
Ste. Rose Du Lac, MB

Skills

  • Compassionate & Caring
  • Team Orientated
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Confidentiality & Ethics

Additional Information

  • EVD & PD Trained (November 2023)
  • PEARS Course completed (January 2023)
  • Annual training in CPR/BLS Provider (Heart & Stroke Foundation)
  • WHMIS, PHIA, EPR
  • Full Orientation to AHS & PICU including all required MyLearningLink modules completed


Timeline

Nurse

Alberta Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Nursing

Red River College
08.2019 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Nursing (BN) -

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology

Pre-Nursing -

University of Manitoba

High School Diploma -

Ste. Rose Collegiate
Avery Shankaruk