Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Sports, games
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Eliora Okpara

Thorold,ON

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Outreach Coordinator

Brock University (Ghanaian Student Association)
01.2024 - Current
  • To assist residents in their growth and transition into university life
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to students.
  • Built strong relationships with students through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Fostering connections in the community through leadership initiatives
  • Acts as a spoke person for club members and executives

Student Nurse

Brock University
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.

Student Nurse (Chronic Care)

Brock University
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Provide and maintain a high standard of chronic disease management for patients with chronic diseases.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
  • Administered Flu shots
  • Changed wounds and dressing
  • Encouraged Independence in activities of daily living for patient going through rehab

Student Nurse (Mental Health)

St.Catharines General Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Build effective relationships with people who use mental health services, and also with their relatives and care takers
  • Taking care of patient with mental disorders and building care plans and assessments.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.


Henley House LTC
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Cared for Long Term Care Home residents during periods of illness and activities of daily living in general
  • Provided bedside and personal care to clients and assisted them with toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
  • Spent time engaging in conversations with my assigned residents.

Personal Support Worker

Plan A Niagara
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, 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.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Student Nurse (Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics)

St.Catharines General Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Promoted a safe and supportive environment for mothers, newborns, and families through effective communication and teamwork.
  • Supported maternal-infant bonding by encouraging skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth whenever possible.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Provided emotional support to children undergoing medical procedures, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques to reduce anxiety levels.

Student Nurse (Medical Surgical Unit)

St.Catharines General Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques.


Student Nurse (Telemetry Unit)

St.Catharines General Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Monitor EKG output and keep the interdisciplinary team informed of any changes
  • Recording vital signs, including oxygen levels, blood pressure, breathing patterns
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
05.2025

Skills

    Critical Thinking

    Problem Resolution

    Organization and Time Management

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Friendly, Positive Attitude

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR/AED level C (05/10/2023)
  • Qualitative mask fit certificate
  • ADA and AODA certificate
  • Customer service skills
  • Able to multitask, set priorities, and meet deadlines and a fast-paced front-line role
  • Certificate Of Competency

Sports, games

I participated in various sports in secondary school and loved going to camp with my friends every summer

Timeline

Student Nurse

Brock University
05.2024 - 06.2024

Community Outreach Coordinator

Brock University (Ghanaian Student Association)
01.2024 - Current

Student Nurse (Chronic Care)

Brock University
01.2024 - 04.2024

Student Nurse (Mental Health)

St.Catharines General Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Personal Support Worker

Plan A Niagara
05.2023 - 08.2023

Student Nurse (Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics)

St.Catharines General Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023

Student Nurse (Medical Surgical Unit)

St.Catharines General Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022

Henley House LTC
05.2022 - 09.2023

Student Nurse (Telemetry Unit)

St.Catharines General Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Brock University

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