Erum Hussain
Whitby
Summary
Experienced in recording and documenting vital signs In depth knowledge of head to toe assessments on adult patients Proven ability to work well under pressure by staying composed and assisting team in stressful situations Demonstrated being flexible in tasks by working between seven patients each shift with different health care requirements Accurately documented patient care subjectively and objectively Capable of communication with diverse populations in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi Well developed with interpersonal skills by actively listening to patients concern and building a professional and empathetic relationship with patient and healthcare team
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Azazie Bridal Pop Up
Oshawa, ON
- Worked well in a team by completing own roles of restocking and organizing bridal dresses and helping customers in the wedding section and helping coworkers in the bridesmaid section during downtime as well as covering the fitting rooms during coworkers break
- Stayed professional and calm when a customer was upset and redirected her as appropriate deflecting the situation
- Adapted quickly to the pressure of handling both the bridal section and bridesmaid section during peak times and multiple customers at a time as well restocking as needed
- Helped to maintain a clean and safe environment by making sure there was no trip/fall hazards as well as keeping everything as organized as possible and placed correctly
- Assisted with tear down/clean up by making sure all sections were organized to size and category before handing off the racks to coworkers as well as taking down the fitting rooms, folding the sheets and ensuring no belongings were left behind
- Supported customers by seeing their preferences and selecting dresses and directing them to the correct sections, got more dresses for them to try and mostly helping to make a sale in the end
Lakeridge Health- Post Partum Unit
Whitby, ON
- 11.2025
- Successfully removed an IV from patients arm and followed infection prevention protocols
- Educated patient and the partner on signs of infection on a C-section scar and the umbilical cord of infant
- Performed head to toe assessments on newborn babies with preceptor
- Helped birth giver to position her newborn appropriately to ensure a secure latch on nipples for breastfeeding
- Actively familiarized myself with the postpartum unit during downtime like where the crash cart is, the med cart, utility room, kitchen, supply room and etc, to prepare in case of emergencies and make use of time appropriately
- Observed a heel prick test on newborn and was informed on the technique and purpose of it
- Accurately obtained assigned patients information from their file at the beginning of shift to ensure appropriate care would be given regrading code status, allergies, patient history, care plan, etc.
- Successfully took the vital signs of various patients and submitted it to cosigned nurse
Lakeridge Health- Stroke Unit
Whitby, ON
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Used Epic software to accurately chart and document all patient care and assessments
- Cared for patients effectively by giving them a bed bath while maintaining privacy and their dignity
- Performed head to toe assessments on patients
- Assisted a falls risk patient to endoscopy ensuring he was safe and comfortable
- Maintained privacy and professionalism and confidentiality when documenting and providing patient care
- Actively listened to patients concerns and communicated with cosigned nurse to help ease patients concerns or pain by getting their medications for pain
- Collaborated with healthcare team by answering call bells of unassigned patients during downtime and informed patients assigned nurse of their request or concern if out of my scope
- Ensured sterility by strictly following sterile procedure while inserting a catheter in a patient
- Assisted in providing wound care to patient
- Educated patient on one side paralysis from stroke after patient was concerned
Fairview Lodge- PSW
Whitby, ON
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Successfully relieved patient pain temporarily by applying topical medications as prescribed
- Worked well under pressure by caring for all patients in a whole unit with one coworker for PSW roles
- Effectively resolved conflicting situations between two patients by deescalating the situation while remaining calm and composed
- Practiced correct PPE and infection control measures during outbreaks for droplet and contact precautions
- Participated in teamwork from helping RPN by taking a urine sample from patients
- Provided personal patient care by performing ADL and following individualized care plans
- Upkept professionalism by charting accurately for patient care and patient behaviors
- Accurate documenting by filling out BSO-DOS sheets for behavior management for the patients
- Responded to call bells and bed alarms and wander alarms of patients
- Worked well in a team by helping to stock up carts and re-fill patients room with briefs and wash/dry slings for some patients
- Followed senior home protocols of routinely doing rounds to ensure patients on the floor I was working on were breathing and safe
Southlake Regional Health Centre
Newmarket, ON
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed patient care by assisting with various tasks like doing head to toe assessments at the beginning of shifts on patients
- Safely administered medication orally to clients at the correct time by double checking medication information and the order
- Gave patients Covid vaccines in the correct placement of the arm and provided patient education
- Attended patients ADL by assisting them with daily rounds of walking, feedings based on their diet and sponge baths.
- Provided patients with education by explaining and demonstrating how to use an incentive spirometer
- Effectively documented patient information including assessments, interventions, and outcomes; always maintaining confidentiality
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team by speaking on concerns with my patient and getting help and feedback
- Translated in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi for patients to receive care
Medical Surgical Unit | Simulation Lab
- 05.2022
- Effectively gave patients with different health requirements education such as lowering blood pressure through diet, exercise, managing stress and sleep and by managing smoking and alcohol.
- Engaged in multiple scenarios to understand and evaluate the patient's health condition by looking at their chart, health history, previous documentation as needed and doctor orders
- Determined priority interventions for various medical conditions like asthma which was to get an inhaler, assess their environment, to stay active and to know when to seek help
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Durham College
06.2026
Registered Nursing - undefined
Seneca College
12.2023
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- First Aid CPR & AED LEVEL C | June 2024
- Infection Prevention & Control | August 2024
- Workplace Health & Safety | August 2024
- Injury and Illness Prevention - WHMIS | August 2024
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention | August 2024
- FEED Certificate | March 2025
- Personal Support Worker [First year of nursing completed] | December 2025
- IPAC Hand Hygiene | July 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional Working
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lakeridge Health- Stroke Unit
09.2025 - 10.2025
Fairview Lodge- PSW
05.2025 - 08.2025
Southlake Regional Health Centre
09.2022 - 12.2022
Azazie Bridal Pop Up
Lakeridge Health- Post Partum Unit
- 11.2025
Medical Surgical Unit | Simulation Lab
- 05.2022
Registered Nursing - undefined
Seneca College
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Durham College