Evelyn Kissiwaa
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Practical Nurse with extensive experience across longterm care, acute care, and home health environments. Strong educational foundation in practical nursing complemented by certifications in intravenous therapy, phlebotomy, CPR, and end-of-life care. Committed to utilizing clinical expertise and a passion for nursing to enhance patient education and outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Toronto, Canada
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted assessments of client's mental health status using standardized measures.
- Coordinated referrals for mental health services when appropriate.
- Created individualized treatment plans for clients with mental health issues.
- Reviewed relevant literature regarding clinical interventions for mental health disorders.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Travel Nurse
Halifax, Canada
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered direct patient care, monitored health conditions, administered treatments, and educated patients on health management in long-term care.
Registered Practical Nurse
Travel Nurse
Toronto, Canada
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Brampton Civic Hospital - "Acute Care of the Elderly, and Med-Surg unit."
- -Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management.
- -Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- -Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- -Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered patient support in numerous extended-care, long-term care facilities across Ontario.
Registered Practical Nurse
Srt Medstaff
Toronto, Canada
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Participated in staff meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops related to the provision of community care services.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards set forth by state regulations governing Community Care Workers.
- Collaborated with community-based organizations to coordinate care plans for high-risk patients.
- Coordinated with community resources for aftercare planning upon discharge of patients from the facility.
- Worked closely with families and caregivers throughout the process of transitioning clients into new living situations within the community.
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
Etobicoke, Canada
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Education
Practical Nurse Diploma -
Seneca College
Toronto, ON08.2019
High School Diploma -
Harold Brathwaite S. S
Brampton, ON06.2013
Skills
- Nursing practice
- Clinical skills improvement
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
Certification
- Registered Practical Nurse, College of Nurses of Ontario
- Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
- Intravenous Therapy and Phlebotomy
- Valid First Aid and CPR Level HCP
- End of life/ Palliative Care Certificate
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Travel Nurse
11.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Practical Nurse
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
05.2024 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Travel Nurse
10.2020 - 12.2023
Registered Practical Nurse
Srt Medstaff
12.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
11.2019 - 12.2021
Practical Nurse Diploma -
Seneca College
High School Diploma -
Harold Brathwaite S. S
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