Colleen Van Damme
Canada,ON
Summary
Diligent [Desired Position] with solid foundation in nursing care and patient management. Gained hands-on experience in clinical settings including 4 month clinical rotations on Medical-Surgical Units, Women and Children's Units, Mental Health, and Oncology.
Successfully finished preceptorship in Trauma and Cardiac Emergency Department, enhancing skills in patient assessment and critical thinking. Proven ability to contribute to patient well-being and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Watford Quality Care Centre
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs and activities to maintain general wellness while promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and therapeutic communication skills.
Line Cook
Armor's Ale House
06.2016 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON04-2025
Diploma - Health Sciences
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor04-2020
High School Diploma -
Lambton Central Collegiate Vocational Institute
Petrolia, ON06-2019
Skills
- Compassionate care
- IV insertion
- EKG interpretation
- Emergency triage
- Medication and IV administration
- Dementia care
- Time management
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Health promotion
Clinical Rotations & Preceptorships
Trauma and Cardiac Emergency Department, Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus, Windsor- November 2024- January 2024
- Precepted in Trauma and Cardiac ED with experience in Code Blue, Code Stroke, Code Omega
- Experience in emergency triage
Regency Park Long-Term Care Home, Windsor- September 2024-November 2024
- Performed all duties of Charge RN as part of community preceptorship
Medical Surgical Unit, Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus, Windsor- May 2024-June 2024
- Consolidated practicum
Oncology Unit, Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus, Windsor- December 2023- April 2024
- Experience working with patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation, experience with PICC lines
Inpatient Adult Mental Health Unit, Windsor Regional Hospital Ouellette Campus, Windsor- September 2023-December 2023
- Cared for patients in acute crisis, experience caring for clients with substance misuse
Medical Surgical Unit, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham- May 2023-June 2023
- Consolidated practicum
Mother and Baby Unit, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham- December 2022-April 2023
- Cared for birthing mothers and infants, as well as school-aged children
- Cared for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome
Medical Surgical Unit, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham- September 2022- December 2022
- Experience working with a wide variety of patients
Medical Surgical Unit, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham- May 2022- April 2022
- Consolidated practicum
Complex Continuing Care, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham- December 2021- April 2022
- Experience in caring for elderly patients with Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and frailty
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Certification
will add in
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Watford Quality Care Centre
05.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Armor's Ale House
06.2016 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Windsor
Diploma - Health Sciences
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Lambton Central Collegiate Vocational Institute
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