Emma Shepherd
Grande Prairie,Canada
Summary
Hardworking Undergraduate Nursing Employee, in my last semester of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, currently practicing my preceptorship at Spirit River ER and Acute Care.
Currently working as both an Undergraduate Nursing Employee in rural acute care and Health Care Aide in the ER, ICU and other units as float. I am exposed to multiple patient care settings that have enabled me to grow as a nursing student ready to transition into an R.N.
I completed clinical hours in Community Health(Public Health), Med Surg, Mental Health, Maternity and Pediatrics, where I built and applied foundational nursing skills to deliver high quality, holistic patient care. I also completed my Leadership placement in the Surgical Unit where I worked alongside the Educator team to implement the ACBI project by incorporating innovative approaches and systems thinking to improve patient mobility.
I also have training and exposure to EKG performance, Holter monitors, and BP monitors, in addition to Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training that I obtained during my mental health rotation.
I am highly interested in transitioning from HCA and building a career in the department as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Nursing Employee
Alberta Health Services
SPHC Spirit River, AB
02.2026 - Current
- Supportive nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments with exposure to both critical and acute care setting in the rural area.
- Performed patient registration, comprehensive patient assessments, medical administration, wound care and other skills listed below.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment, providing flexibility in staff availability.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to unique rural health challenges like staffing, quick thinking and problem solving using the available resources.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed in both the health care aide and UNE positions.
- Teachable and committed to continual improvement.
Health Care Aide, ER, ICU
AHS-GPRH
Grande Prairie, Alberta
06.2024 - Current
- EKGs
- Vitals reassessments, blood glucose testing and hooking patients to cardiac monitors.
- Performed hygiene, feeding and ambulation of patients.
- Assisting nurses with day to day care of the patients.
- Answering call lights to cater for patients needs .
- Accurately documenting the relevant care provided while ensuring patient health information is protected.
- Restocking linen and PPE as needed
Lab Assistant
AHS- GPRH(Cardiology lab)
Grande Prairie, Canada
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Performing inpatient and outpatient ECGs in all departments as ordered
- Placing 24 and 48hr holter and blood pressure monitors on patients in all departments
- Retrieving, cleaning, and downloading monitor reports for review by other health professionals.
- Prioritizing critical care patients according to ECG results and immediately informing the most responsible care provider of any possible abnormal results.
Comfort Care Aide- QE11 Hospital
Manpower/ AHS
Grande Prairie, AB
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted residents in morning care, personal hygiene needs, grooming, feeding and other daily ADLs.
- Provided companionship to clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Created a safe environment, preventing falls and accidents
- Distributed snacks, reading material, drinks, and linens to provide comfort
- I played card games and assisted with puzzles and crafts, providing mental stimulation.
- Aided with mobility and independence for less abled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Northwestern Polytechnic/ University of Alberta
Grande Prairie, AB12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
St Lawrence University
Uganda12-2012
High School Diploma -
Loreto High School
Limuru, Kenya12.2004
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Iron infusion
- ECG and cardiac monitoring
- Patient assessment and critical thinking
- PEG tubes
- Pig tails drains
- Wound dressing
- Tracheostomy care
- Holter and BP monitors placement
- Blood glucose checks
Certification
- Valid Basic Life Support
- Mask fitted
Timeline
Undergraduate Nursing Employee
Alberta Health Services
02.2026 - Current
Health Care Aide, ER, ICU
AHS-GPRH
06.2024 - Current
Lab Assistant
AHS- GPRH(Cardiology lab)
05.2022 - 11.2024
Comfort Care Aide- QE11 Hospital
Manpower/ AHS
03.2021 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Loreto High School
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
St Lawrence University
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Northwestern Polytechnic/ University of Alberta