Summary
Overview
Work History
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Clinical Experience
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Emily Robertson

Barrie

Summary

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.


  • Locations include; OSMH (Orillia, ON), GBGH (Midland, ON), CGMH (Collingwood, ON), WayPoint (Penetanguishene, ON) and Southlake (Newmarket, ON).

Certification

  • Active CNO RPN License obtained January 2025 in Good Standing
  • First Aid and CPR BLS HCP
  • Current Police Record Check


*References available upon request*

Timeline

Personal Support Worker - Community Home Care

SE Health
02.2024 - Current

Student Nurse

Southlake Residential Care Village
09.2023 - 12.2023

Personal In-Home Caregiver

Royalty Care
01.2022 - 06.2022

Student Nurse - VSIM Online

Mental Health/Geriatrics/Community
01.2021 - 04.2021

Diploma - Registered Practical Nursing (RPN)

Georgian College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Georgian College/York University

Certificate - Pre-Health Sciences

Georgian College

High School Diploma -

Nantyr Shores Secondary School
Emily Robertson