Faranak Canani

Compassionate Registered Labor and Delivery Nurse with comprehensive experience in prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and neonatal nursing care. Strengths include outstanding clinical judgment, patient advocacy skills, and the ability to establish therapeutic relationships with patients.

• Registered Nurse (RN), College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Level C: Canadian Red Cross
• Basic Life Support (HCP): Canadian Red Cross

• Canani, F., Feld, J.J., Biondi, M.J. (2024). Equitable access to direct-acting antivirals: Canada's path to a hepatitis C-free tomorrow. Canadian Liver Journal. In Press.

St. Michael's Hospital (Labour and Delivery), 01/24-04/24

• Assisted with measuring vital signs, assessing fetal heart rate, and monitoring contractions under supervision.

 • Supported continuous electronic fetal monitoring during labor - notifying the healthcare team of issues. • Conducted initial assessments and provided care to newborns, including suctioning, drying, and stimulating newborn breathing; administering vitamin K and eye prophylaxis; and initiating breastfeeding. • Delivered postpartum care to mothers and newborns, encompassing vital signs monitoring, assessing uterine tone /bleeding, assisting with perineal care, and promoting maternal-infant bonding. 

• Educated and counseled mothers regarding breastfeeding, covering initiation, positioning, and resolution of common issues.

 • Collaborated in preoperative and postoperative care for women undergoing cesarean section - preparing the operating room, positioning patients, and providing emotional support during procedure and recovery.

Aspira Kensington Place Retirement Living, 09/23-12/23

• Conducted initial and ongoing assessments of residents' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status to address needs and preferences. 

• Recorded vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate), monitoring residents' health status. 

• Liaised with residents to promote socialization, companionship, and mental stimulation. • Worked with residents on meal preparation and consumption, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration.

 • Enhanced safety with implementation of fall prevention strategies, including keeping walkways clear, using assistive devices, and conducting regular risk assessments.

Humber River Hospital (General Surgery), 01/23-04/23

• Delivered quality care and support to individuals and families in home and/or acute settings.
• Cultivated productive partnerships with team members across nursing, inter-professional, and community agencies.
• Assisted with preoperative preparations - verifying patient identification and ensuring patient's understanding of procedures and postoperative instructions.
• Completed comprehensive preoperative assessments, covering vital signs, medical history reviews, and identification of any potential risk factors or contraindications to surgery.
• Communicated with patients and families regarding surgical procedures, expected outcomes, potential risks, and postoperative care.
• Observed patients closely in immediate postoperative period for signs of complications such as bleeding, infection, respiratory distress, or changes in mental status.
• Performed postoperative pain management through pharmacological interventions and non-pharmacological techniques such as positioning and ice packs.
• Assessed surgical incisions for infection, dehiscence, or evisceration.
• Provided wound care, including dressing changes, applying sterile dressings, and ensuring proper healing.

North York General Hospital (Oncology/Palliative Care), 01/22-04/22

• Conducted physical assessments of patients, including vital signs, pain assessment, nutritional status, and psychosocial assessment under preceptor supervision.
• Administered pain, antiemetics, and other medications as prescribed - ensuring accurate dosing and monitoring for side effects.

• Offered emotional support to patients and families coping with cancer diagnosis or end-of-life care. 

• Maintained accurate and timely documentation as well as generated detailed reports of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic medical record system.

 • Forged caring-healing relationships with culturally diverse clients and families.

 • Performed therapeutic interventions safely and competently. 

• Recognized and reported clinical changes to appropriate parties.

• York University (2022-Present): Research Assistant- Co-leading study focused on evaluating awareness levels among women and healthcare providers regarding HIV prevention medication. 

• Health Research-Match at York (2023-Present): Co-Founder serving as Co-President. 

• Seneca College (2021-2022): Peer Mentor 

• Belmont House & Suomi-Koti (2021-2022): Friendly Visitor