Gracey Douan
Regina,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and motivated new graduate nurse with strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills, backed by hands-on experience in palliative care, medicine, rural acute care, and emergency settings. Proficient in managing full patient loads, performing comprehensive assessments, and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Recognized for maintaining a calm presence under pressure, demonstrating adaptability, and prioritizing patient-centered care. Committed to delivering high-quality nursing services that enhance patient outcomes and foster a supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptorship – Rural Acute Care & Emergency
Shellbrook Parkland Integrated Health Centre
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided nursing care in a rural acute unit and a small ER with 4 acute beds and 2 trauma beds
- Triaged incoming patients and independently managed up to 3 ER patients at a time
- Performed IV starts, IV medication administration, and IV push medications
- Conducted comprehensive assessments using objective data and targeted clinical questioning
- Demonstrated strong time management, adaptability, and safe decision-making in a resource-limited environment
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health to support rapid patient care
Preceptorship – Palliative & Medicine
Prince Albert Victoria Hospital
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Managed a full patient load on both day and night shifts in a medicine/palliative environment
- Performed medication administration, reconstitution, and clinical procedures with accuracy and safety
- Applied strong clinical judgment and reasoning to prioritize care and respond to changing patient conditions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to support holistic, patient-centred care
- Strengthened therapeutic communication with patients and families during vulnerable transitions
Quality of Life Assistant
Harbour Landing Village
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided personal care, hygiene support, and emotional/physical assistance to young adults with complex and behavioural needs
- Utilized trauma-informed communication and de-escalation strategies to support behavioural stability
- Built rapport with individuals across diverse cognitive and developmental levels
- Promoted dignity, independence, and safety through consistent, compassionate care
Oncology – PH 5D
Pasqua Hospital, Regina (SHA)
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Supported oncology patients through treatment, symptom management, and complex care needs
- Performed medication administration, including high-risk medications under supervision
- Practiced trauma-informed and compassionate communication with patients and families
- Gained experience with pain management, side-effect monitoring, and supportive care
Medicine – PH 3D
Pasqua Hospital, Regina (SHA)
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Expanded competence in managing medicine patients with multiple comorbidities
- Conducted focused and head-to-toe assessments and monitored patient status
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and allied health to support care plans
- Strengthened time management and prioritization in a busy inpatient unit
Medicine – PH 4A
Pasqua Hospital, Regina (SHA)
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided care to medicine inpatients with diverse and complex conditions
- Performed assessments, medication administration, and documentation under supervision
- Built foundational clinical judgment and communication skills
- Supported patient mobility, hygiene, and safety interventions
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Regina / Saskatchewan Polytechnic Collaborative Program
01.2025
Skills
- Medication administration (oral, IV, reconstitution)
- IV starts and IV push medications
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Clinical judgment & clinical reasoning
- Time management & prioritization
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient & family communication
- De-escalation and behavioural support
- EMR documentation
- Trauma-informed care
Certification
- Nursing license: Pending
- CPR – Basic Life Support (BLS), Health Care Provider
- Professional Assault Response Training – Advanced
- Injury Prevention: Transfers, Lifts & Repositioning
Timeline
Preceptorship – Rural Acute Care & Emergency
Shellbrook Parkland Integrated Health Centre
10.2025 - 12.2025
Preceptorship – Palliative & Medicine
Prince Albert Victoria Hospital
08.2025 - 10.2025
Oncology – PH 5D
Pasqua Hospital, Regina (SHA)
01.2025 - 02.2025
Medicine – PH 3D
Pasqua Hospital, Regina (SHA)
01.2024 - 04.2024
Medicine – PH 4A
Pasqua Hospital, Regina (SHA)
08.2023 - 12.2023
Quality of Life Assistant
Harbour Landing Village
06.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Regina / Saskatchewan Polytechnic Collaborative Program