BETSY VERDI
RPN Graduate
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Passionate RPN Graduate with proven ability to maintain positive working relations with team members, respond calmly to presenting situations, accurately assess information, and take appropriate action. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
18
18
Certifications
Work History
George Brown College Practical Nursing Student
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
Toronto, ON
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed initial assessments, focused assessments, and patient examinations to identify patient conditions, priority care, and recorded vital signs
- Assisted Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Midwife with coordinating patient referrals to other healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes and provide continuity of care
- Collected and evaluated urine specimens, administered vaccinations, and dispensed medication
- Utilized language translation services to enhance communication with patients
- Documented using computer software to communicate and track patient progress with health care team
- Participated in organizations in-house continuing education webinars
- Telephonically scheduled patient follow-up appointments as needed
- Provided patient education about preventative measures including pain management, the importance of health maintenance, and adhering to the prescribed medication regimen
- Provided culturally sensitive care and patient and family support to enhance patient care
Practical Nursing
GBC Virtual Placement & Simulations
Toronto, ON
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Engaged in guided case study discussion activities to explore and realize possible pathologies according to assessment findings, and to identify rationales for actions performed
- Developed and enhanced time-management, collaborative, and problem-solving skills by strategically performing focused assessments during simulated case study scenarios while collaborating effectively with colleagues to create and utilize care plans and implement appropriate interventions within a set time frame
Personal Special Needs Caregiver
Private Employer
Mississauga, ON
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted client with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding
- Provided transport to and from appointments and learning programs
- Provided compassionate companionship and maintained safety
- Planned & engaged client in motor and cognitive activities
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Personal Support Worker
Applewood Centre for Adult Learning
Mississauga, ON
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided emotional and social support to individuals with multiple disabilities
- Ensured the safety of participants and collaborated with staff members to facilitate their involvement in activities
- Assisted participants with personal care needs including transferring, toileting, dressing, and feeding
- Reported and documented incident reports in compliance with standard policy and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
RPN Student - COVID Support
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
Toronto, ON
01.2022 - Current
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Provided preventive health services including administration of influenza vaccinations, COVID-19 vaccinations, and routine childhood immunizations in accordance to Canadian immunization guidelines.
- Updated patient charts providing concise documentation using internal database PS Suites, in accordance with nursing standards.
Personal Support Worker
IntegraCare Inc
Toronto, ON
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided companionship, assisted with medication administration, performed light housekeeping
- Created a safe and positive atmosphere for clients in their environment
- Effectively communicated with family members and other healthcare team members
- Documented and reported electronically
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance including bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding
Personal Care Attendant- Quadraplegic
Private Employer
Mississauga, ON
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Performed frequent oral swabbing and suctioning to maintain effective airway clearance
- Administered routine medications via G-tube
- Maintained patency of G-Tube and site by ensuring consistent cleaning and redressing to prevent skin breakdown or infection and enhance comfort
- Inspected, cleaned, tested, and maintained BiPaP machine daily to ensure safety and reported damages for replacement orders
- Set up BiPaP machine and monitored every night
- Routinely repositioned client in bed and transferred client to wheelchair or shower commode chair, following client’s schedule
- Performed daily body massages and reflexology to reduce pain and anxiety, and to promote blood circulation
- Provided personal care including grooming, toileting, and dressing
- Communicated with client through non-verbal communication including gaze boards
Education
Nursing Diploma -
George Brown College
09.2020 - 04.2022
PSW Pathway To PN With Honours Certificate -
Humber College
01.2020 - 04.2020
Personal Support Worker with Honours Certificate - undefined
George Brown College
09.2018 - 04.2019
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Organization and Time Management
Planning and Coordination
Multitasking Abilities
Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
Attention to Detail
Cultural Awareness
Self-Motivated
First Aid/CPR
Dependable and Responsible
Good Telephone Etiquette
Teambuilding
PPE Compliance
Spanish as Second Language
Certification
Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 Virus
Additional Information
AWARDS
- Personal Support Worker Academic Achievement Entrance Award Recipient 2018
- Ontario Scholar Recipient– 2011
Timeline
RPN Student - COVID Support
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
01.2022 - Current
George Brown College Practical Nursing Student
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
10.2021 - 12.2021
Practical Nursing
GBC Virtual Placement & Simulations
01.2021 - 12.2021
Nursing Diploma -
George Brown College
09.2020 - 04.2022
PSW Pathway To PN With Honours Certificate -
Humber College
01.2020 - 04.2020
Personal Special Needs Caregiver
Private Employer
10.2019 - 12.2019
Personal Support Worker
Applewood Centre for Adult Learning
05.2019 - 12.2019
Personal Support Worker
IntegraCare Inc
05.2019 - 10.2020
Personal Care Attendant- Quadraplegic
Private Employer
05.2019 - 07.2019
Personal Support Worker with Honours Certificate - undefined
George Brown College
09.2018 - 04.2019