Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteer Experience
Languages
References
Timeline
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Grivinson Wafula

9096 Ladner Trunk Rd, Delta, Bc,Canada

Summary

Motivated and compassionate nursing student with diverse clinical experience, including medical-surgical units, community health, forensics mental health and pediatrics, seeking an ICU placement at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, and eager to expand skills in critical care nursing within a dynamic and collaborative healthcare team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Unit Care Aide

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct care to patients, assisting with activities of daily living, hygiene, and mobility support
  • Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff
  • Assisted in the care of post-operative and medically complex patients under the direction of the interdisciplinary team
  • Supported nursing staff with patient transfers, bed turns, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for over 15 patients per shift

Nursing Student (Medical-Surgical Units)

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center & St. Joseph’s Care Group
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Provided comprehensive care to adult patients with complex medical-surgical conditions, including post-operative recovery and chronic illness management
  • Administered medications through various routes (oral, IV, subcutaneous), monitored patients' vital signs, and conducted thorough physical assessments
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes

Nursing Student (Forensic Mental Health Unit)

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted in the care of patients with mental health conditions in a secure environment, focusing on therapeutic communication and crisis intervention
  • Administered psychiatric medications, monitored patient behaviors, and supported de-escalation techniques

Nursing Student (Pediatrics Unit)

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Cared for pediatric patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions, providing developmentally appropriate care and education to both patients and families
  • Assisted in IV insertion, medication administration, and wound care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide family-centered care

Shift Supervisor

Choices Markets
05.2023 - 08.2023

Nursing Student (Long-Term Care)

Hogarth Riverview Manor
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Provided skilled care for daily living activities and assisted with nursing diagnostic and therapeutic measures for elderly residents
  • Completed Point of Care documentation and supported holistic resident care in alignment with the facility’s Mission, Vision, and Values
  • Aided in meal services and helped the nurses with vital sign monitoring

Shift Supervisor

Choices Markets
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed store operations during assigned shifts, ensuring smooth workflow, staff coordination, and excellent customer service
  • Trained and supervised staff, handling scheduling and delegation of tasks
  • Addressed customer concerns and resolved conflicts to maintain a positive shopping experience
  • Assisted in inventory management, ordering, and daily financial reporting

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
05-2025

High school Diploma -

CARIBOO HILL SECONDARY SCHOOL
Burnaby, BC
06.2015

Skills

  • Nursing related skills such as ( Intravenous therapy, Nasogastric tube insertion, Catheterization, Medication administration, Wound care, Physical assessments, Blood product administration, Phlebotomy etc)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork
  • Multilingual
  • Patient advocacy
  • Ability to adapt
  • Calm under pressure
  • Quick learner

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, 04/01/25
  • WHMIS Certification, 09/11/22

Hobbies and Interests

  • Soccer: Played for the university men's team.
  • Music: Play and teach drums, focusing on rhythm and coordination, while mentoring students in technique and musicality.
  • Running: Regular runner, participating in local races and using it as a means of maintaining personal fitness and mental clarity.

Volunteer Experience

Peer Mentor

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON

09/01/24 - Present 

  • Support junior nursing students in academic achievement and clinical skill development through workshops and peer mentoring sessions.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Nursing Student (Forensic Mental Health Unit)

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center
07.2024 - 07.2024

Nursing Student (Pediatrics Unit)

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center
06.2024 - 07.2024

Nursing Student (Medical-Surgical Units)

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center & St. Joseph’s Care Group
10.2023 - 08.2024

Unit Care Aide

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center
09.2023 - Current

Shift Supervisor

Choices Markets
05.2023 - 08.2023

Nursing Student (Long-Term Care)

Hogarth Riverview Manor
02.2023 - 03.2023

Shift Supervisor

Choices Markets
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, 04/01/25
  • WHMIS Certification, 09/11/22

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakehead University

High school Diploma -

CARIBOO HILL SECONDARY SCHOOL
Grivinson Wafula