Recent graduate from Georgian College looking to obtain a position as a Registered Practical Nurse.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker - Community Home Care
SE Health
02.2024 - Current
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.
Documented 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.
Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Student Nurse
Southlake Residential Care Village
09.2023 - 12.2023
Administered medications as prescribed via oral, subcutaneous, 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.
Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
Documented treatments delivered and medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care using electronic documentation system.
Supervision of residents during meal time
Catheter insertion as prescribed using sterile technique
Personal In-Home Caregiver
Royalty Care
01.2022 - 06.2022
Traveled to approximately 4 clients' home per day to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Maintained client health with proper medication administration and timely medical appointments.
Upheld strict confidentiality standards while handling sensitive information related to clients'' personal lives and medical conditions.
Exemplified strong problem-solving skills in addressing various challenges encountered during in-home caregiving assignments.
Improved client comfort by providing personalized in-home care and assistance with daily tasks.
Promoted client autonomy by assisting with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing routines.
Enhanced client well-being through regular social interaction and emotional support.
Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Student Nurse - VSIM Online
Mental Health/Geriatrics/Community
01.2021 - 04.2021
Online clinical simulation due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Conducted weekly calls with vulnerable elders in the community once a week to improve social involvement and mental health during the pandemic.
Interviewed the client to gather information such as Health history, Current needs, Marital status, Medications, Social, Cultural and Economic factors, Living style/ habits, and general information such as DOB and preferred name.
Create SMART goals and Care plan specific to the clients' needs.
Provide companionship, effective communication and use of active listening skills.
Conduct research to find resources available in the community that meet the clients' needs as well as follow Public Health measures and propose idea's to client.
Education
Diploma - Registered Practical Nursing (RPN)
Georgian College
Barrie, ON
03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgian College/York University
Barrie/Toronto, ON
09-2024
Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences
Georgian College
Barrie, ON
09-2020
High School Diploma -
Nantyr Shores Secondary School
Innisfil, ON
06-2019
Skills
Clinical judgement
Medication administration
Geriatric care
Newborn care
Infection control measures
Catheter care
Long-term care
Wound care
Care planning
Home health care
Mental health care
Health screening
Ability to quickly adapt in fast pace environments
Clinical Experience
Clinical experience through school include acute settings and specialty units such as; Mental Health, Medical-Surgical (x2), Long-Term Care/ Geriatrics, Post Partum/OB, Community, Day Surgery, and Day Clinics.