Christine Ndamukunda
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Secure employment as a Registered Practical Nurse
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Civic Transitional care unit
The Ottawa hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Thrived in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Administered medication and treatments prescribed by the healthcare team
- Assessed patient status and identified changes in condition to provide appropriate intervention.
- Coordinated patient care with other
- Healthcare professionals.
- Admitted and discharged a patient.
- Performed venipuncture.
- Administered wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans to empower informed decision-making.
LTC and Hospitals
Staffy agency
10.2021 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Montfort LTC
02.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Practical Nurse
Hillel Lodge Long term Care
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Administered medications and treatments following care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for residents.
Walk-In Family Medicine
Asclepios Medical Clinic
12.2016 - 01.2020
- Assessed patient conditions to prioritize care needs.
- Conducted initial health assessments, and took vital signs.
- Assisted the physician in the operating room for minor surgeries
- Ensured that sterilizer, procedure rooms and other medical equipment are maintained in keeping with Health and Safety standards
- Triaged patients to prioritize care and ensure timely treatment.
- Cleaned all exam rooms/stocked rooms as required with medical supplies.
- Collaborated with front office staff to streamline patient flow and enhance service delivery.
Registered practical Nurse
Private Palliative Care
Ottawa, ON
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Provided rehabilitation services in community settings
- Administered pain relief and managed distressing symptoms to enhance patient comfort
- Established support systems to empower patients in their recovery journeys
- Guided families in coping strategies to navigate patient illness effectively
- Arranged resources strategically to support patient needs
Agency Alternacare
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Administered medications to residents
- Checked vitals signs, weight
- Registered he observations and updated the patient's carts
- Change dressings and give injections
- Conducted assessment and documented
- Planned and Provided health education
- Reported any incident to the concerned person
- Directed and Supervised PSWs
- Engaged in research activities related to nursing
- Evaluated patients condition and nursing care process
- Various areas
New grad- Med/Surg
Montfort Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Administered medications to residents, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans
- Measured residents' blood sugar levels to monitor health status and inform care decisions
- Checked vital signs to assess overall health and detect any immediate medical concerns
- Conducted thorough physical assessments of patients to evaluate their health status.
- Administered wound dressings to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Facilitated patient admissions by gathering necessary information and completing required paperwork.
- Reported any change to charge nurse
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
La Cte Collgiale
Ottawa, ON 09.2009 - 06.2011
Skills
- Registered Practical Nurse experience
- Valid Registered Practical Nurse License
- Patient assessment
- Compassionate patient care
- Pointclickcare
- Advanced computer proficiency
- Team collaboration skills
- Fluently bilingual English and French
- Fast-paced environment
- Honest, reliable, self-starter
- Good interpersonal skills
Volunteering Experience
Elizabeth Bruyere and Saint-Louis, Rehab Unit and day clinic
CUST
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Civic Transitional care unit
The Ottawa hospital
07.2023 - Current
LTC and Hospitals
Staffy agency
10.2021 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Montfort LTC
02.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Practical Nurse
Hillel Lodge Long term Care
04.2020 - 11.2020
Walk-In Family Medicine
Asclepios Medical Clinic
12.2016 - 01.2020
Registered practical Nurse
Private Palliative Care
07.2014 - 03.2016
Agency Alternacare
07.2012 - 12.2013
New grad- Med/Surg
Montfort Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2012
Certificate - Practical Nursing
La Cte Collgiale
09.2009 - 06.2011