Emily Tigchelaar
Ayr,ON
Summary
I am a dynamic Registered Practical Nurse with two years at Guelph General Hospital, excelling in patient care and critical thinking in high-stress environments. Proficient in Cerner and Meditech systems, with strong communication skills and a solid foundation in ECG interpretation. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative care and independent decision-making.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Guelph General Hospital
Guelph, Canada
2023 - Current
- Two years as an RPN in inpatient surgery.
- Six months of recent Emergency Department experience as an RPN.
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Making independent care decisions.
- Assess and manage patient care plans to fit their best needs for discharge.
- IV starts.
- ECG interpretation
- Initiating and implementing medical directives.
Clinical Extern
Grand River Hospital
Kitchener, Canada
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisting nursing staff with simple tasks ex. vital signs, blood sugars, ADLS etc.
- IV starts
- Basic head-to-toe assessments
- ECGs
- Assisting nursing staff when necessary in trauma or code situations
Education
BScN- Online -
Nipissing University
North Bay, ON09.2025
Registered Practical Nursing -
Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario08.2023
Skills
- Two years of experience with the Cerner charting system
- Over two years of experience with the Meditech charting system
- Nursing experience with both adults and a pediatric population
- Excellent communication within the interdisciplinary care team
- Able to effectively function in the high-stress environment of the emergency department
- Proven ability to implement good critical thinking in the emergency department
Certification
- BCLS, September 2025
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches, February 2023
- IV start certification, January 2023
- Breastfeeding, January 2024
- ACLS, January 2025
- CTAS, August 2025
- Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias, August 2025
Accomplishments
Spirit and collaboration Award, 06/01/19
Volunteer Experience
Michael House for teen moms, Guelph, ON, 06/01/21, 10/31/22, Caring for babies so that their moms can have some time off.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Extern
Grand River Hospital
12.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Practical Nurse
Guelph General Hospital
2023 - Current
BScN- Online -
Nipissing University
Registered Practical Nursing -
Conestoga College
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