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GABRIELA HORODNA

Thornhill,ON

Summary

I am a compassionate and dedicated nursing student with three years of experience working as a Clinical Extern at Mackenzie Health, providing hands-on care across various units, including the Emergency Department, ICU, Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical, Surgery, Mother-Baby, NICU, and Labor & Delivery. I am skilled in adapting to diverse clinical environments, prioritizing patient safety, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, I maintain professionalism and efficiency in fast-paced healthcare settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Extern

Mackenzie Health Hospital
05.2022 - Current
  • Provide patient care under supervision of nursing staff
  • Monitoring and recording vital signs, helping with patient hygiene, and supporting overall patient comfort and safety
  • Assist with ambulation, toileting, bathing, and feeding
  • Provide measures to reduce pressure injuries and ensure skin integrity
  • Set up rooms to receive new patients, assist with admissions, transfers and discharges, listen to report from the nurses and participate in rounds, respond to call bells, and perform safety checks
  • Worked and gained experience in various units such as the Emergency Department, ICU, Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical, Surgery, Mother-Baby, NICU, and Labor & Delivery

Clinical Experience - Neurology

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2025 - Current
  • Gained experience in administering medications safely, including oral, enteral, and injectable forms, while educating patients and families on proper usage and potential side effects
  • Developed proficiency in assessing and managing pediatric patients with seizure disorders, following hospital protocols, monitoring postictal states, and ensuring patient safety
  • Provided wound care management, including dressing changes, infection prevention, and pressure injury prevention, while promoting optimal healing
  • Conducted comprehensive pediatric assessments, including neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, and developmental evaluations, to support individualized care planning
  • Maintained accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient progress in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards
  • Collaborated with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, and physicians to support holistic, family-centered rehabilitation care
  • Followed infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, PPE use, and patient-specific precautions, to maintain a safe healthcare environment

Clinical Experience - Telemetry

Mackenzie Health Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Developed proficiency in cardiac monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms
  • Administered various medications while adhering to safety protocols, and conducted thorough patient assessments, including obtaining and interpreting vital signs and ECG readings

Clinical Experience - Neurology

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided care to children with diverse rehabilitation needs ages
  • Focused on pediatric head-to-toe assessments, safe medication administration, and individualized care planning
  • Engaged in therapeutic play with children
  • Improved my communication skills and building rapport with patients and their families

Clinical Experience - Med-surge

Mackenzie Health Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Monitored patients’ conditions by performing patient assessments to ensure stability throughout shift
  • Administered various medications safely
  • Enhanced my critical thinking and time management skills
  • Built strong patient relationships and provided patient hygiene and personal care
  • Charted in a timely manner and incorporated teamwork

Clinical Experience - Long-term Care

Baycrest
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Established caring relationships with the residents through therapeutic communication with the patients and their families
  • Deepened my understanding of geriatric care challenges and reinforced my commitment to providing compassionate, tailored care in long-term care settings

Water Safety Instructor

Aqua Kids
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Taught high-quality swimming and water safety lessons to children aged 5 to 16, focusing on water safety skills, stroke development, and injury prevention
  • Assessed children’s swimming abilities and customized lesson plans according to child’s skill level
  • Created an engaging, fun, and safe learning environment, ensuring that all children participated and improved in their swimming skills

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Chabad of the Central Cascades
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assisted the lead teacher in planning and implementing educational activities, supervising and engaging with young children, and ensuring a safe and nurturing classroom environment
  • Created and managed activities for children to engage in physical, intellectual, social, motor, and emotional skills
  • Provided one-on-one attention to children who required additional help, ensuring personalized support for age-appropriate learning and varying developmental levels
  • Set up classroom every morning and organized materials and toys, created learning centers, and prepared arts and crafts
  • Supervised children during classroom activities, outdoor play, and snack time to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for all

Program coordinator

Chabad of the Central Cascades
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Coordinate and oversee educational and cultural programs, organize community events, and manage volunteer activities to promote Jewish values and community engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

York University
04.2025

Skills

  • Organization and time management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Excellent communication
  • Leadership skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Active listening
  • Dependable and responsible

Languages

English
Russian

Professional Development

  • BLS certification, 06/09/24
  • Standard First Aid certification, 05/04/22
  • WHMIS certification, 05/03/24
  • WHSA certification, 05/07/24
  • Water Safety Instructor, 24/08/18

Timeline

Clinical Experience - Neurology

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Clinical Experience - Telemetry

Mackenzie Health Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024

Clinical Experience - Neurology

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023

Clinical Experience - Med-surge

Mackenzie Health Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023

Clinical Experience - Long-term Care

Baycrest
09.2022 - 12.2022

Clinical Extern

Mackenzie Health Hospital
05.2022 - Current

Water Safety Instructor

Aqua Kids
09.2021 - 06.2022

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Chabad of the Central Cascades
08.2020 - 05.2021

Program coordinator

Chabad of the Central Cascades
08.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

York University

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