Cady Dinham
Brampton,ON
Summary
Compassionate Student Practical Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and wound dressing. Expertise in managing time-sensitive situations. Exceptional at communication, teamwork, and empathy for exceptional patient support and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Practical Nurse
Humber college Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario
09.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and dressing patients.
- Administered medications and treatments per physicians orders.
- Observed and reported changes in patient's condition to supervising RNs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of nursing care provided to patients.
- Assisted with admission, transfer and discharge procedures for patients.
- Conducted patient assessments including vital signs, height, weight measurements and intake, output monitoring.
- Responded to call lights promptly and courteously while providing comfort measures as needed.
- Developed positive relationships with peers, colleagues and supervisors.
- Worked collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with all safety standards, policies and procedures within unit or facility guidelines.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare team members regarding patient status changes.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
- Implemented infection control measures, including hand hygiene and proper disposal of sharps.
- Assisted with mobility, including transferring patients using appropriate lifting techniques.
Health Care Aide
Williams Osler Health System
Brampton, Ontario
01.2016 - Current
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Reported any changes or concerns to supervising nurse or physician promptly.
- Assisted with rehabilitation exercises prescribed by physiotherapists or occupational therapists.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Answered call lights promptly in order to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Humber College
Toronto, None06-2025
Associate of Arts - Personal Support Worker
Everest College
Toronto, ON01-2011
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Postoperative Recovery Support
- Wellness Advocacy
- Continuous Vital Signs Observation
- Catheter Maintenance
- Oxygen Administration Expertise
- Patient Rehabilitation Support
Certification
- Standard first Aid and CPR-BLS/AED (16/03/2024)
- Interprofessional Education Student Learning Activity(Interprofessional Communication-feb/12/2024 Interprofessional Introduction,Professional Roles and Responsibilities-Jan/15/2024
- Living Works Start (Feb/05/2024
- Infection Control and TB management (sep/8/23
- AODA-Working Together/Travailler Ensemble (sep/8/23)
- COVID-19 Assessment and PPE(sep/8/23)
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness in Four step (sep/9/23)
- Worker Haazardous Materials Information System(sep/9/23)
- Workplace violence and Harassment(sep/9/23
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Practical Nurse
Humber college Polytechnic
09.2023 - Current
Health Care Aide
Williams Osler Health System
01.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Humber College
Associate of Arts - Personal Support Worker
Everest College
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