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Crista Atkins,BScN

Chatham,ON

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) new graduate with 16 years of experience as a Personal Support Worker, providing high quality patient centred care in a healthcare setting. Recognized for strong clinical skills, compassionate communication, teamwork, and the ability to build trusting relationships with patients and families. Eager to transition into a Registered Nurse role and contribute to safe, evidence-informed care within a hospital environment. Temporary Class TN registration application is in progress with NCLEX-RN examination pending.

Overview

1
1
Certification
25
25
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Riverview Gardens
Chatham
05.2010 - Current
  • Assisted with activities of daily living including dressing, bathing, toileting, feeding and mobility
  • Monitored and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff promptly
  • Assisted with transfers using mechanical lifts and safe body mechanics
  • Maintained accurate documentation and communicated effectively with the healthcare team
  • Built trusting relationships with residents and families while providing emotional support

Student Registered Nurse

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance-Clinical Experience
Chatham, Ontario
09.2000 - 05.2024
  • Performed comprehensive patient assessments and monitored changes in condition
  • Administered medications and evaluated patient responses
  • Assisted with IV therapy, wound care, catheter care specimen collection, and patient education
  • Managed a patient assignment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
  • Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes, using electronic medical records

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Windsor
Windsor
09.2000 - 09.2024

Personal Support Worker

St Clair College
Chatham, Ontario
09.2008 - 05.2009

Skills

  • Patient Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • IV therapy
  • Wound care
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Electric Medical Records (EMR)
  • Time Management
  • Clinical thinking

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • CPR Level C
  • WHIMIS
  • Gentle persuasive approach (GPA)

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Riverview Gardens
05.2010 - Current

Personal Support Worker

St Clair College
09.2008 - 05.2009

Student Registered Nurse

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance-Clinical Experience
09.2000 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Windsor
09.2000 - 09.2024
Crista Atkins,BScN