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Cynthia Navales

Cochrane,AB

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level casual position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Patient-oriented Nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Jolly Smart Kids Childcare Center
11.2022 - Current
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Early Childhood Educator

Windermere Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten
11.2017 - 12.2020
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.

Facility/Disability Support Worker

Excel Society
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.

Community Support Worker

Excel Society
08.2014 - 12.2015
  • Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.

Live-In Caregiver

Melissa Mc Donald
01.2011 - 04.2014
  • Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
  • Enhanced nutritional intake of clients by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Promoted clients'' physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
  • Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.

Registered Nurse , OB-GYNE /NEW BORN

Security Forces Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.

Registered Nurse , PEDIATRIC

Sharourah Armed Forces Hospital
10.2007 - 10.2008
  • Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, fostering trust and establishing a positive rapport with the healthcare team.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication with colleagues, ensuring continuity of care for all patients.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients upon admission, identifying potential risks and making necessary interventions for a safer recovery process.
  • Provided training to parents and caregivers on proper medication administration, leading to better adherence and improved treatment outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Teodoro Galagar District Hospital
10.2004 - 11.2006
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.

Registered Nurse, OB- GYNE

Almana General Hospital
07.2002 - 07.2004
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Registered Nurse , Medical- Surgical

Ramiro Community Hospital
01.2000 - 05.2002
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based solutions.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective patient education on self-care and follow-up appointments.
  • Conducted thorough preoperative assessments on surgical candidates.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols and guidelines.
  • Expedited admissions, transfers, and discharges by coordinating efficiently with other departments within the hospital system.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education

Child Care Staff Qualification Services
Edmonton, AB
04.2016

No Degree - Health Care Aide

ROBERTSON COLLEGE
Edmonton, AB
11.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF BOHOL
Bohol Philippines
03.1997

Skills

  • Licensed RN
  • Certified BLS_HCP
  • Certified CPR/EAD
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Performing EKGs
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Safety Awareness
  • Postpartum Care
  • Breastfeeding Education
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Patient Discharging
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Body Mechanics Knowledge
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Insulin Medication Assistance

Accomplishments

  • Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care.Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional Working

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Jolly Smart Kids Childcare Center
11.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Windermere Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten
11.2017 - 12.2020

Facility/Disability Support Worker

Excel Society
07.2015 - 06.2016

Community Support Worker

Excel Society
08.2014 - 12.2015

Live-In Caregiver

Melissa Mc Donald
01.2011 - 04.2014

Registered Nurse , OB-GYNE /NEW BORN

Security Forces Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011

Registered Nurse , PEDIATRIC

Sharourah Armed Forces Hospital
10.2007 - 10.2008

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Teodoro Galagar District Hospital
10.2004 - 11.2006

Registered Nurse, OB- GYNE

Almana General Hospital
07.2002 - 07.2004

Registered Nurse , Medical- Surgical

Ramiro Community Hospital
01.2000 - 05.2002

No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education

Child Care Staff Qualification Services

No Degree - Health Care Aide

ROBERTSON COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF BOHOL
Cynthia Navales