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Cheryl HEWITSON

Hagersville,ON

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, working in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Brantford General Hospital
Brantford, ON
08.2002 - 06.2022
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Performed medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Norcliffe Nursing Home

Marianne Klinsky
Hagersville, ON
05.1985 - 07.2002
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Magic Mart Convenience

Bill Jackson
Caledonia, ON
04.1987 - 05.1993
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Promoted positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management of Variety Store.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items .
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment

Education

Registered Practical Nurse

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON
05.2002

Skills

  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Wound Dressing
  • Patient Examination
  • Treatment Preparation

Additional Information

I enjoy family and friends on my time off , I have 4 grandchildren and love watching them grow through school and sporting events.

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

Brantford General Hospital
08.2002 - 06.2022

Magic Mart Convenience

Bill Jackson
04.1987 - 05.1993

Norcliffe Nursing Home

Marianne Klinsky
05.1985 - 07.2002

Registered Practical Nurse

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

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