Experienced with patient care, clinical procedures, and healthcare environments. Utilizes strong communication and critical thinking skills to ensure quality care and efficient operations. Track record of delivering compassionate support and fostering teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse- Inpatient Surgery
Guelph General Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Managed care for a 5-9 patient assignment.
Administered and monitored medications, noted side effects and reported to charge nurse and doctors.
Changed out and cared for catheters and dressings.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
Travel Nurse- Surgical Float Pool
Solution Staffing
08.2023 - 09.2023
Exhibited cultural competency while providing care in varied settings, respecting diverse backgrounds and tailoring approaches to meet unique patient needs.
Maintained effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring clarity in care instructions and fostering a supportive environment.
Conducted comprehensive patient assessments in diverse clinical settings, identifying immediate care needs and implementing appropriate interventions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
Registered Practical Nurse - Acute Medicine
Belleville General Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2020
Managed care for a 5-patient assignment.
Administered and monitored medications, noted side effects and reported to charge nurse and doctors.
Changed out and cared for catheters and dressings.
Monitored each patient to ensure appropriate care and documented status changes.
Successfully established IV access and blood work competently.
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding lifting and transferring.
Maintained the comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
Managed patient care, including checking vital signs and physical assessments.
Checking patient charts and transcribing orders.
Practical Nursing Student Consolidation- Acute Care for the Elderly
Belleville General Hospital
Partnered with a registered practical nurse to assume a full patient assignment.
Skills performed include: bloodwork, IV maintenance, IV initiation, oxygen management, physical assessments, ADLs, documentation, dressing changes, medication administration, patient admissions and discharges.
400 clinical hours
Personal Support Worker
Schlegel Villages
06.2019 - 09.2019
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming and toileting, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public areas.
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces.
Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to charge nurse.
Education
Diploma - Practical nursing
Loyalist College
Belleville, ON
Certificate of Completion - Pre-Health Science
Georgian College
Barrie, ON
01.2017
High School Diploma - Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Saint James Catholic School
Guelph, ON
01.2014
Skills
Time management
Computer-literate
Good communication skills
Positive attitude
Active listener
Self-motivated
Friendly and likeable
Dependable
Relationship Building
Team Oriented
Vital signs monitoring
Catheter care
Surgical nursing
Compassionate care
Documentation accuracy
Wound care
Nursing team support
Critical thinking
Responsible and dependable
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Affiliations
College of Nurses Ontario
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kitchen Prep/Line Cook, 11/2017 to 08/2018
David's Restaurant – Erin, ON
Golf Course Maintenance Worker, 2015 to 2018
TPC Toronto At Osprey Valley – Caledon, ON
Summer Camp Counselor & Lifeguard, 07/2016 to 09/2016
Kids Inc Camp – Erin, ON
Timeline
Travel Nurse- Surgical Float Pool
Solution Staffing
08.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Practical Nurse- Inpatient Surgery
Guelph General Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse - Acute Medicine
Belleville General Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2020
Personal Support Worker
Schlegel Villages
06.2019 - 09.2019
Certificate of Completion - Pre-Health Science
Georgian College
High School Diploma - Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Saint James Catholic School
Practical Nursing Student Consolidation- Acute Care for the Elderly
Medical Records and Health Information Technician at Guelph General HospitalMedical Records and Health Information Technician at Guelph General Hospital