Emily Sherstianko-Heeps
Burnaby,Canada
Summary
I have a breadth of life experience that has given me skills in professional and interpersonal communication, team leadership, patient advocacy and resource-finding. I am reliable and adaptable and pride myself in providing compassionate and efficient care in dynamic nursing environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fraser Health-Abbotsford Regional Hospital Baker 4 Pediatrics
08.2025 - Current
- 0.8 FTE
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Certified Dental Assistant
Just4Kids Pediatric Dentistry
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Educated patients and parents on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Used atraumatic practice to promote positive dental experiences for children with different behavioural needs and dental anxiety.
- Monitored pre, intra, and post-op children receiving conscious sedation for dental work.
- Managed a column of 8-10 patients per day independantly and adjusted as needed to meet scheduling needs
Server
The Ocean Beach Draft and Eats
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Served up to 13 tables at a time efficiently and effectively.
- Ensured clients had positive dining experiences
- Maintained professional conduct during communication errors
Employed Student Nurse
Fraser Health-Peace Arch Hospital Emergency Department
08.2024 - 03.2025
- cared for up to two admitted patients while partnered with a registered nurse
- Completed and assisted with various nursing skills in fast-track such as IM injections, PIV initiation, foley catheterization, wound care and patient education
- assisted with the flow of the emergency department working in various areas and directing patients to different areas of the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langley, BC08.2025
Certified Dental Assisting - undefined
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC08.2020
Skills
- Leader and team builder
- Patient and family advocate
- Strong and effective communicator with other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Tactile nursing skills such as safe medication reconstitution, administration through all routers and other skills such as NG insertion/ management, catheterization, wound care, PIV initiation, blood draws, personal care, opti-flow management, and oxygen administration
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant (2024-2025)
- Certified Dental Anesthesia Assistant Certificate (2022-2025)
- Standard First Aid- with CPR-C-AED (2023-2026)
- UBC Pediatric Foundations (2024)
- Fraser Health Acute Care Orientation (2024)
- SPECO (2023)
- BLS-HCP (2025-2026)
- NEVR Training (2024)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fraser Health-Abbotsford Regional Hospital Baker 4 Pediatrics
08.2025 - Current
Employed Student Nurse
Fraser Health-Peace Arch Hospital Emergency Department
08.2024 - 03.2025
Server
The Ocean Beach Draft and Eats
02.2023 - 06.2025
Certified Dental Assistant
Just4Kids Pediatric Dentistry
06.2021 - 08.2025
Certified Dental Assisting - undefined
Vancouver Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Kwantlen Polytechnic University