HAZEL ANNE ABENDANO
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Compassionate Graduate nurse with hands-on experience at Covenant Health and Alberta Health Services, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. A healthcare professional ready to bring comprehensive training and hands-on experience to the role. Proven ability to support medical teams in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining clinical standards. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptivity in dynamic environments. Demonstrated strong time management and effective communication, enhancing patient care and safety. Actively engaged in professional development, consistently receiving positive feedback for quality care and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes. Extremely organized with the ability to work independently of own initiative or as part of the healthcare team, demonstrating the motivation and multi-tasking abilities required to meet quality health care through a holistic approach.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
COVENANT HEALTH
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained patient records accurately to ensure continuity of care.
- Supported mobility and physical therapy exercises to enhance patient recovery.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families, providing emotional support and information.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both patients and supervisors regarding quality of care provided.
Nursing Student
Alberta Health Services
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Observed infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Effectively communicated with diverse populations of patients using active listening skills and empathy to build rapport during interactions.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Developed strong time management skills through effective prioritization of tasks, allowing for increased efficiency in the workplace.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through comprehensive treatment planning.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Nursing Student
COVENANT HEALTH
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning under supervision of licensed nurses.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to support patient needs and enhance treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately in CONNECT CARE for continuity of care.
- Participated in clinical simulations to practice nursing skills and improve competencies.
- Engaged in professional development activities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
- Assisted nurses in wound care procedures, ensuring proper technique was applied to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients.
- Actively sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
BRIDGE TO CANADIAN NURSING
GRANT MACEWAN UNIVERSITY
Edmonton, AB08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Philippine College of Health And Sciences, INC. Manila
Philippines10-2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Beda College University
Philippines05-2006
Skills
- Vitals monitoring
- Task prioritization
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control standards
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- ADL assistance
- IV setup
- Medical documentation
- Catheter care
- Health promotion
- IV removal
- Basic nursing care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
Languages
English
Tagalog
Timeline
Nursing Student
Alberta Health Services
08.2025 - 08.2025
Nursing Student
COVENANT HEALTH
07.2025 - 07.2025
Health Care Aide
COVENANT HEALTH
08.2022 - Current
BRIDGE TO CANADIAN NURSING
GRANT MACEWAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Philippine College of Health And Sciences, INC. Manila
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Beda College University