Gracie Leyte
Halifax,Canada
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience at Dartmouth General Hospital, excelling in patient-centred care and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and sterilization maintenance, I excel in collaborative environments, ensuring dignity and comfort for patients with life-limiting illnesses while prioritizing their needs and enhancing their quality of life. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
3B (Post-Op)
Victoria General Hospital
Halifax , NS
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Handled medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
5 West (Palliative Care)
Dartmouth General Hospital
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided compassionate, patient-centred care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, pain levels, and changes in patient condition.
- Assisted with pain and symptom management (comfort measures, positioning, mouth care, skin care).
- Administered medications as directed and observed for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living while promoting dignity and comfort.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families during emotionally challenging situations.
- Assisted in end-of-life care, focusing on comfort, privacy, and respect.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, including RNs, physicians, social workers, and spiritual care.
- Provided essential hands-on skills, such as insertion and removal of PICC and butterfly lines, wound care, and patients' 10 rights.
Dialysis
Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided direct patient care, including vital signs, sterilization, patient assessments, comfort measures, and continuous monitoring.
- Documented patient assessments and care in electronic health records.
- Assisted with wound dressing changes, access port care, and infection control practices.
- Collaborated with RNs, LPNs, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
- Communicated effectively with patients and other health care professionals.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Nova Scotia Community College
Halifax, NS 09.2024 - 06.2026
Skills
- Patient-centred care
- Vital signs and assessments
- Access port care
- Infection prevention and control
- Electronic health records
- Therapeutic communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Patients' 10 rights
- Medication administration
- IV insertion and removal
- Butterfly access port management
- Wound care
- Safe patient transfers
- End-of-life support
- Effective communication
- Wound care management
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Nova Scotia, expected in 05/2026
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C, BL
- WHMIS
- OH&S
References
Available upon request
Professional Attributes
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Reliable and accountable
- Adaptable and eager to learn
- Strong communication skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
3B (Post-Op)
Victoria General Hospital
02.2026 - 03.2026
5 West (Palliative Care)
Dartmouth General Hospital
11.2025 - 12.2025
Dialysis
Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre
04.2025 - 05.2025
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Nova Scotia Community College
09.2024 - 06.2026