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Drasti Kalpeshbhai Patel

Summary

Newly graduated Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) from St. Lawrence College with diverse clinical experience in medical-surgical, stroke rehabilitation, mental health, and long-term care settings. Passionate about delivering patient-centered care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and continuously enhancing clinical skills. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to high-quality nursing care in a hospital or long-term care setting.


Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Experience

Brockville General Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Medical-Surgical Unit

  • Performed comprehensive patient assessments, monitored vital signs, and recognized early signs of deterioration to ensure timely interventions.
  • Administered medications following proper protocols, educated patients on their treatments, and monitored for any adverse reactions.
  • Provided wound care management, including dressing changes and infection prevention measures, ensuring optimal healing and patient comfort.
  • Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, physiotherapists, and dietitians, to develop and implement individualized patient-centered care plans.


Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit

  • Assisted stroke patients with mobility exercises, range-of-motion activities, and rehabilitation therapies to promote functional recovery.
  • Implemented patient-specific rehabilitation plans while providing emotional and psychological support to encourage independence and motivation.
  • Educated patients and their families on stroke prevention, lifestyle modifications, and long-term care strategies to enhance quality of life and reduce the risk of recurrence.


Mental Health Unit

  • Provided therapeutic communication and crisis intervention for patients experiencing mental health conditions, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
  • Assisted in de-escalation techniques and interventions for patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress, maintaining patient and staff safety.
  • Collaborated with social workers, psychiatrists, and mental health teams to implement individualized treatment plans focused on mental well-being and recovery.

Long-Term Care Placement

St. Lawrence Lodge
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Delivered compassionate, person-centered care to residents with chronic and complex health conditions, ensuring dignity and quality of life.
  • Assisted residents with medication administration, personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and nutritional support while fostering independence.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient care, progress notes, and family communications within an electronic medical records (EMR) system.

Community Placement

Sherwood Park Manor
  • Provided holistic care and assisted residents in maintaining their well-being through personalized health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
  • Engaged in interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure seamless care transitions for residents moving between hospital, rehabilitation, and community settings.
  • Supported families by offering education on chronic disease management, palliative care approaches, and coping mechanisms.

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Sherwood Park Manor
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including hygiene, mobility, and nutritional support
  • Monitored and reported changes in residents' conditions to the nursing team
  • Maintained a safe and supportive environment to enhance quality of life

Education

Practical Nursing Program -

St. Lawrence College
Brockville, ON
01.2024

Secondary Education -

Samithi English Medium High School

Pre-Health Science Pathway to Advanced Diploma and Degree Programs -

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
04.2023

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Care planning
  • Wound care
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Electronic medical records (EMR)
  • Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Certification

  • Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) & Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Level C
  • WHMIS Certification
  • SafeCheck Canadian Food Safety Certification
  • Ontario Human Rights Code & Accessibility for Ontario's with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training
  • N95 Mask Fit Testing
  • Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance

Timeline

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Sherwood Park Manor
04.2024 - Current

Clinical Experience

Brockville General Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Long-Term Care Placement

St. Lawrence Lodge
09.2023 - 12.2023

Secondary Education -

Samithi English Medium High School

Pre-Health Science Pathway to Advanced Diploma and Degree Programs -

George Brown College
  • Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) & Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Level C
  • WHMIS Certification
  • SafeCheck Canadian Food Safety Certification
  • Ontario Human Rights Code & Accessibility for Ontario's with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training
  • N95 Mask Fit Testing
  • Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance

Community Placement

Sherwood Park Manor

Practical Nursing Program -

St. Lawrence College
Drasti Kalpeshbhai Patel