Himanshi
Peterborough,ON
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient outcomes, my tenure at PRHC B4 Medical Unit and Canterbury Gardens Retirement Residence honed my clinical judgment and compassionate care, notably through therapeutic communication and critical thinking. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and infection control, I excel in delivering direct patient care across diverse populations, achieving significant trust and recovery support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Practical Nursing Student
PRHC B4 Medical Unit
05.2024 - Current
- Implemented successful therapeutic communication techniques that helped reduce anxiety levels among distressed patients or family members during challenging situations.
- Applied critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' conditions, recognizing potential complications early on for swift intervention strategies.
- Established rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication to support recovery efforts.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and timely interventions.
- Developed cultural competence by working with diverse patient populations from various backgrounds, ages, religions, or ethnicities.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff by adhering to infection control protocols and advocating for best practices.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
Practical Nursing Student
Canterbury Gardens Retirement Residence
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Support Worker
Senior Citizen Home
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Sir Stanford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON08.2025
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health Promotion
- Geriatric Nursing
- Nutrition Support
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Physical Assessment
- Compassionate Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection Control
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Practical Nursing Student
PRHC B4 Medical Unit
05.2024 - Current
Practical Nursing Student
Canterbury Gardens Retirement Residence
03.2024 - 05.2024
Support Worker
Senior Citizen Home
01.2023 - 12.2023
Diploma - Nursing
Sir Stanford Fleming College
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