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CAIHONG YAN

CAIHONG YAN

Wainfleet

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with hands-on experience as a Part-time Lab Helper at Niagara College, excelling in problem-solving and communication. Proven ability to establish therapeutic relationships and maximize resources, while actively contributing to health education initiatives in Costa Rica. Committed to lifelong learning and professional development in healthcare.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part-time Lab helper

Niagara College
06.2025 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance on laboratory instruments to ensure proper functioning.
  • Proficiently performed laboratory maintenance tasks
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical issues related to lab equipment or processes.

Participant

Be World Ready
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Participated in a global health initiative, shadowing healthcare professionals in community clinics.
  • Gained exposure to tropical medicine, resource-limited care, and cultural competency in patient interactions.
  • Collaborated with local teams to deliver health education on hygiene and disease prevention.

Student Placement

Niagara Health System
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Provided direct patient care under supervision, including assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding, mobility).
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and reported abnormalities to nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses and doctors with medical procedures, wound care, and medication administration.
  • Engaged with patients to provide emotional support, comfort, and clear communication about care plans.


PSW /NURSING (Student Placement)

Northland Pointe
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted with ADLs, including feeding, transfer, hygiene, and toileting.
  • Perform head-to-toe assessments and Vital signs.
  • Practice in professional documentation and case noting (DARE).
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong rapport with clients using a non-judgmental, strengths-based approach centered on harm reduction principles.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Niagara College of Applied Art & Technology
Welland, ON
08.2025

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Written communication
  • Oral communication
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem identification
  • Problem analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Resource maximization
  • Therapeutic relationship establishment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Behavioral management
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Referral processes
  • Lifelong learning
  • Professional development
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Google Docs
  • Gmail

Certification

Niagara College of Applied Arts & Technology, Welland, ON, 2024, Worker Health & Safety in 4 Steps Training, FEED Training, WHMIS Certificate, First Aid certificate, CPR Healthcare/ BLS Provider, Niagara College Dementia Experience, Worker Health and Safety Awareness, Chain of Transmission and Risk Assessment, Infection Prevention and Control, Respiratory Fit Test Certificate, Patient transfer and transport skills, Take Home Naloxone Training, Safe Diabetic Medication Administration

Timeline

Part-time Lab helper

Niagara College
06.2025 - Current

Participant

Be World Ready
06.2025 - 07.2025

Student Placement

Niagara Health System
01.2025 - 04.2025

PSW /NURSING (Student Placement)

Northland Pointe
05.2024 - 08.2024

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Niagara College of Applied Art & Technology

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