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Ciara Blake

Brampton

Summary

Dedicated new graduate nurse with a passion for helping others and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of patients. Looking for a Registered Practical Nurse position that fosters professional growth and allows myself to positively impact patient care outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Mackenzie Health
10.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Work on a busy floor with 28 beds and able to provide care to 5-6 patients
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, peg tube and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as managing complex wound care, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

Sales Associate

Winners
08.2017 - 10.2023
  • Helped over 50 customers daily locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care

Conslidation Nursing Student

Woodbridge Vista Care: Long Term Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Prepare and administered medications via oral, IV, NG tube and intramuscular injections to 30 residents on unit.
  • Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
  • Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.

Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse

Brampton Civic Hospital: Medicine Unit
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Work on busy medicine floor with 20 beds and able to provide care to 5 patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, NG tube and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.

Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse

Etobicoke General Hospital - Functional Enhancement
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Bathed, changed and fed 5 patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

Education

College Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
King City, ON
10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies & Indigenous Studies

York University
Toronto, ON
04.2020

Skills

  • Meditech/Epic software experience
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Cultural Competence
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care

Certification

  • First Aid & BLS
  • Mask fitting

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

Mackenzie Health
10.2023 - Current

Conslidation Nursing Student

Woodbridge Vista Care: Long Term Care
05.2023 - 08.2023

Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse

Brampton Civic Hospital: Medicine Unit
01.2023 - 04.2023

Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse

Etobicoke General Hospital - Functional Enhancement
09.2022 - 12.2022

Sales Associate

Winners
08.2017 - 10.2023

College Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies & Indigenous Studies

York University
Ciara Blake