Ellise Gabrielle Flor
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and responsible, with hands-on experience at Mississauga Hospital, excelling in various healthcare settings. Proven ability in clinical assessment and medication administration, complemented by strong communication and teamwork skills. Committed to delivering compassionate patient care while adapting swiftly to high-pressure situations, ensuring optimal outcomes for critically ill patients, and gaining versatile clinical knowledge and skills with the willingness to learn and grow.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Extern, ICU
Mississauga Hospital
Mississauga, ON
06.2023 - Current
- Assist nurses with repositioning patients every 2 hours to prevent pressure injuries in ICU patients.
- Answer call bells and meeting patient needs within the ICU clinical extern scope of practice.
- Assist nurses with admitting new patients to the ICU.
- Applying the role of an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) while learning special critical care skills on the job during the provision of care through observation and application, where appropriate.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to the medical team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinical equipment and supplies.
- Participated in training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Adhered to safety regulations when handling hazardous materials found within the clinic environment.
- Observed medical procedures and surgeries to gain experience in a clinical setting.
- Participated in educational activities to enhance knowledge base in the medical field.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
Clinical Placement, Long Term Care Facility
Wellbrook Place Long Term Care
Mississauga, ON
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted with resident documentation, special considerations, and the maintenance of health and well-being of each resident.
- Created and revised resident care plans according to the individualized needs of the resident.
- Assisted with interprofessional rounding with the physician of the unit regarding resident concerns and findings that need interventions.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Performed assessments such as vital signs, glucose monitoring, head-to-toe assessments when needed, and performed foot exams to observe for diabetes in residents who are at high risk.
- Assisted with and performed wound care every shift to maintain and improve existing pressure ulcers and prevent them.
- Provided resident and family teachings on falls for residents who are at high risk, and implemented falls prevention strategies that are sustainable and practical.
- Assisted with the care of residents, and building therapeutic relationships.
Clinical Placement, Intensive Care Unit
Credit Valley Hospital
Mississauga, ON
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Applied advanced nursing knowledge in critical care to assess, monitor, and manage critically ill patients requiring complex care in the ICU.
- Gained experience in interpreting vital signs, cardiac monitoring strips, hemodynamic parameters, and lab results to support clinical decision-making.
- Assisted with airway management, including oxygen therapy, suctioning, and care of intubated and ventilated patients.
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and stayed on top of the documentation of findings in electronic health records.
- Provided safe medication administration under supervision, including titrating, starting, and administering IV infusions and high-alert medication.
- Supported families of critically ill patients with compassion, clear communication, and emotional support.
- Initiated the transfer of accountability to the next covering nurse for the shift, with a cohesive and systematic report on the patient's story, findings, and interventions during the shift.
- Adapted quickly to the fast-paced ICU environment and high acuity, while prioritizing patient safety and ethical, evidence-informed care.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary ICU team (nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists) to support patient-centered care.
- Applied critical thinking and prioritization skills in managing and caring for the patients.
Clinical Placement, 7C Med/Surge Unit
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Oakville, ON
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted nurses with monitoring post-op patients' vital signs and medication administration, with clinical instructor or buddy nurse supervision.
- Applied nursing processes and clinical judgment skills to solve problems and abnormal patient responses.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
- Communicated with patients to address inquiries and provide information about services.
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Worked with teams to support patient goals, and build experience.
- Applied prioritization and time management skills in caring for multiple patients.
Clinical Placement, Respirology Unit
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Oakville, ON
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted nurses with core skills, such as vital signs and medication administration, with clinical instructor supervision.
- Applied clinical judgment skills and monitored patient conditions.
- I sat in on meetings, took detailed notes, and brainstormed with team members on ways to solve clinical problems and methods of improvement.
- I shadowed nursing staff and learned advanced clinical skills. Worked well in a team environment, as well as independently.
- Ensured best practice guidelines were met, and holistic care was provided to each patient.
- Developed a strong understanding of medications and adverse effects, as well as applying the rights of medication, and a thorough medication check.
- observed and learned how to care for ventilated and intubated patients.
Clinical Placement, Long Term Care Facility
Eatonville Care Centre
Toronto, ON
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Applied knowledge of gerontological care and skills such as bed baths, feeding, and brief changes.
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced skills actively participated in meetings, and worked with team members to construct solutions to problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toronto Metropolitan University
350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 2K306.2025
Skills
- Willing to learn
- Reliable
- Nursing process and clinical judgement skills
- BLS-CPR and first aid certified
- Emotional awareness
- Courage and compassion
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Healthcare ethics
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Therapeutic techniques
- Epic Electronic Health Record software
- Adaptability
- Prioritization
Volunteer Experience
Church Volunteer, Every Nation Church, Mississauga, ON,
09/01/16 - Present
Volunteers at Every Nation Church on Sundays as part of the Music Ministry.
Languages
- English, fluent
- Tagalog, fluent
Professional References
- Dorothy Lapinski, RN, Intensive Care Unit, 3C, Credit Valley Hospital, (416) 908-9889, Dorothy.lapinski@thp.ca
- Joan Valelo, RN, Pre-Anaesthesia Clinic Registered Nurse, Brampton Civic Hospital, (647) 234-9779, Joan.valelo@williamoslerhs.ca
- Gemma Mama-O, RPN, Day Surgery, Credit Valley Hospital, (647) 898-1464, gemvmamo@gmail.com
Timeline
Clinical Placement, Long Term Care Facility
Wellbrook Place Long Term Care
01.2025 - 04.2025
Clinical Placement, Intensive Care Unit
Credit Valley Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Extern, ICU
Mississauga Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Placement, 7C Med/Surge Unit
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Clinical Placement, Respirology Unit
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Placement, Long Term Care Facility
Eatonville Care Centre
01.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toronto Metropolitan University
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