Esther Park
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Attentive and focused healthcare professional of hands-on experience in hospital environments. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Extern
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing support to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
- Improved workflow efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination.
- Supported patients'' well-being by performing routine vital signs monitoring and recording accurate data for clinical use.
- Assisted in wound care management, facilitating faster healing times and preventing infections.
- Delivered compassionate care to diverse populations, addressing individual needs while maintaining cultural sensitivity.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients'' families through transparent communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
Nursing Student
Lakeridgehealth Oshawa : Integrated Stoke Unit
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans to effectively address each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through comprehensive treatment planning.
- Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly responding to changing patient conditions and adjusting care strategies accordingly.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with thorough preparation of documentation, medication education, and follow-up appointments for patients.
- Promoted a culture of learning within the clinical setting by sharing knowledge gained from educational experiences with peers and mentors.
- Developed strong time management skills through effective prioritization of tasks, allowing for increased efficiency in the workplace.
- Maintained accurate medical records through diligent documentation of vital signs, interventions performed, and any changes in patient condition or behavior.
- Effectively communicated with diverse populations of patients using active listening skills and empathy to build rapport during interactions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' needs, enabling timely identification of potential concerns requiring intervention from nursing staff or physicians.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Participated in patient care conferences, contributing valuable insight and advocating for the needs of individual patients.
- Developed strong organizational skills through careful management of multiple patient assignments and competing priorities during clinical rotations.
- Applied evidence-based practices when providing nursing care to ensure that interventions were grounded in current research and best practice guidelines.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Actively sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
Nursing Student
Agecare Samac
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered vaccines
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Pharmacy Assistance
Jeonbuk National Hopspital
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Updated computer system with current customer, payment and inventory information.
- Supported operations with filing, copying and faxing.
- Verified order information against computer database.
- Completed and filed documentation for insurance, store and liability purposes.
- Input patient information into computer system for prescription orders.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Re-stocked shelves with prescribed medications and health care products.
- Answered questions regarding medication instructions and usage.
- Maintained records of prescriptions filled for patients by completing pharmacy log and updating customer accounts.
- Monitored inventory levels to inform pharmacists of shortages and facilitate resupply.
- Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information.
- Located and processed ready prescriptions to customers, distributed medication information documentation and facilitated medication consultations.
PSW
Lakeridge Heights Retirement Residence
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Nursing Student
Ontario Shores Centre For Mental Health Sciences
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Nursing Student
Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ontariotech University
Oshawa, ON06.2025
Skills
- CPR (BSL level)
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Maintenance
- First Aid
- Patient Care Activities
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Vaccine Administration
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Chart Updating
- ADL Assistance
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Extern
Lakeridge Health Oshawa
05.2024 - Current
Nursing Student
Lakeridgehealth Oshawa : Integrated Stoke Unit
05.2024 - 08.2024
Nursing Student
Agecare Samac
09.2023 - 12.2023
Pharmacy Assistance
Jeonbuk National Hopspital
01.2023 - 08.2023
PSW
Lakeridge Heights Retirement Residence
10.2022 - 01.2023
Nursing Student
Ontario Shores Centre For Mental Health Sciences
09.2022 - 12.2022
Nursing Student
Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ontariotech University
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