Practical nursing student with a clinical nursing experience in long term care-veterans and currently doing my placement in an acute care. Seeking to gain enough experiences to go into the Emergency Department.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center- Veterans LTC
09.2023 - 01.2024
Worked with healthcare team to give reports and improve clinical documentation and accountability.
Promoted patient comfort by promptly addressing pain management needs, performing wound care, and assisting with activities of daily living.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients in easy-to-understand terms.
Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities
Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice by adhering to professional standards of confidentiality, informed consent, and safe medication administration.
Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse
Michael Garron Hospital- Acute Care Medicine
01.2024 - 04.2024
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Administered oral medications to the patients
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned nurse.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Improved patient outcomes through consistent monitoring, timely interventions, and accurate documentation.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Maintained patient dignity and advocated for their needs by addressing concerns and collaborating with other healthcare providers.
Helped patients with bed bathing, dressing and eating.
Demonstrated skills and abilities within scope of LPN practice and in accordance with competencies and procedures.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care and support.
Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Research Associate at Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health SciencesResearch Associate at Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences