Imari Faith Verma
Simcoe,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health
Woodstock Hospital
Woodstock, Ontario
07.2024 - Current
- Attended interdisciplinary team meetings which included psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other medical professionals in order to discuss treatment goals for each client.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely manner according to established protocols.
- Provided support and guidance to individuals experiencing mental health issues.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through activities such as talking walks or playing games that were developmentally appropriate for the age group being served.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients by listening attentively and responding appropriately to their needs while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Administered medications to patients as prescribed by psychiatrists or physicians.
- Created detailed documentation of all assessments, treatments, interventions, and progress notes in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient progress, behavior, and vitals on a daily basis.
- Provided education about mental health topics such as anxiety management techniques and coping skills to clients and families during individual sessions or groups settings.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Registered Practical Nurse
Cedarwood Village
Simcoe
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- Provided direct care for patients to help them achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Implemented protocols for pain management, wound care, medication administration .
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Parkwood Institute - Mental Health
St. Joseph's Health Care London
London, ON
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Counseled patients on healthy coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
- Educated families about their loved one's illness, symptoms, and treatments available.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Prescribed medications according to physician orders and monitored their effectiveness over time.
- Assessed and evaluated the mental and physical condition of patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, psychologists and others to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions including diagnosis notes and progress reports.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
Clinical Nurse Extern - IP Mental Health
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Cambridge, ON
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Communicated effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient status or plan of care modifications.
- Assisted with data entry into electronic medical records systems to ensure accurate documentation according to HIPAA regulations.
- Provided direct patient care under supervision of nursing staff.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assessed changes in health condition or behaviors exhibited by patients during their stay at the facility.
- Facilitated productive therapy sessions and utilized growth-promoting exercises to help patients improve mental health.
Medicine Unit (M200) - Clinical Placement
Woodstock Hospital
Woodstock, ON
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
IP Surgery - Clinical Placement
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Cambridge, ON
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Performed assessments, such as vital signs, height and weight measurements and other physical assessments.
- Assisted in providing patient care to the elderly, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients about self-care management for chronic conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension.
- Reviewed discharge instructions prior to patient release from hospital setting.
- Monitored lab results for accuracy and followed up with providers regarding abnormal results.
- Participated in nursing rounds with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provided input on patient care plans.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care services.
Medicine B Unit - Clinical Placement
Brantford General Hospital
Brantford, ON
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Performed assessments, such as vital signs, height and weight measurements and other physical assessments.
- Reviewed discharge instructions prior to patient release from hospital setting.
- Provided support to patients during medical procedures, such as dressing changes or wound irrigation.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all clinical activities in electronic medical records system.
- Observed patient responses to treatments and reported any changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing monitoring of patient progress toward goals.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
Fox Ridge Community Care - Clinical Placement
Fox Ridge Community Care
Brantford, ON
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in developing individualized patient education plans based on assessment data collected from interviews with patients and family members.
- Participated in nursing rounds with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provided input on patient care plans.
- Observed patient responses to treatments and reported any changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes.
Education
Practical Nursing
Fanshawe College
Woodstock, ON03-2024
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Health Promotion
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED HCP Level
August 8, 2021 – August 7, 2024
- Basic Life Support (HCP)
April 20, 2024 - April 19, 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health
Woodstock Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Cedarwood Village
05.2024 - Current
Parkwood Institute - Mental Health
St. Joseph's Health Care London
01.2024 - 03.2024
Medicine Unit (M200) - Clinical Placement
Woodstock Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Nurse Extern - IP Mental Health
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024
IP Surgery - Clinical Placement
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
Medicine B Unit - Clinical Placement
Brantford General Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Fox Ridge Community Care - Clinical Placement
Fox Ridge Community Care
09.2022 - 12.2022
Practical Nursing
Fanshawe College
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED HCP Level
August 8, 2021 – August 7, 2024
- Basic Life Support (HCP)
April 20, 2024 - April 19, 2025
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