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JALILA ISA MUNKAILA

NORTH YORK,Ontario

Summary

Patient-oriented Internationally educated Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical-Surgical and Emergency Nursing.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

SHANNEX PARKLAND
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced residents comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Provided emotional support to residents and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for residents requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff or D
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
  • Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in residents health status to Nurse.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER/PERSONAL CAREGIVER

FAISAL KHAN
05.2023 - 08.2024

.checked clients vital signs thus temperature,pulse and oxygen saturation,documented and reported abnormal readings to supervisor.

changed clients position in bed every 4hourly to prevent him from getting pressure ulcers.

Fed and hydrated client through his G,Tube.

Crushed and administered his due medications through the Gtube.

Did oral and trache suctioning PRN.

Cleaned and dressed the trache,Gtube and suprapubic catheter insertion areas/

Provided perineal care and ensured client comfort after a bowel movement.

Provided emotional support and companionship to client.

Documented all intake,output and all care rendered to the client.

  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the Supervisor
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Registered Nurse

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA HEALTH SERVICES
11.2011 - 11.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Provided inpatients assistance with activities of daily living such as sponge bathing,perineal and oral care.
  • Made patients beds very comfortable taking into consideration their disease conditions.
  • Documented all nursing care electronically and manually
  • Ensured all patients were served with their requested meals and assisted patient who could not feed themselves.
  • Organised and managed nursing care in the unit,ensuring that patients wer treated with utmost respect and dignity.
  • Ensured maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment for effective patient care.

Registered Nurse

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
08.2011 - 11.2011
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, strokes.diabetes and other heart conditions
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Carefully triaged patients to determine who needed urgent care and informed the physicians immediately.

Assisted physicians and specialists in the performance of procedures such as Echocardiography,EKGS and stress test.

Education

REGISTERED NURSE

COLLEGE OF NURSES OF ONTARIO
Toronto, ON
03.2024

NURSING,NCLEX

NEW YORK STATE UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK
08.2023

FIRST AID AND CPR

CANADIAN RED CROSS
Toronto, ON
2023

CUSTOMER CARE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME.

ACCESS EMPLOYMENT.
Toronto, ON
2023

CANADIAN WORKPLACE ESSENTIALS

ACCES EMPLOYMENT
Toronto, ON
2023

Associate of Science - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
ACCRA,GHANA
02.2019

Associate of Science - HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT.

GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADMIN.
ACCRA,GHANA
08.2018

Associate of Science - NURSING LICENSING,REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE.

NURSES AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL GHANA
ACCRA,GHANA
2009

Bachelor of Arts - NURSING WITH Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA,
ACCRA,GHANA
05.2006

Skills

  • Wound Care
  • Supply Restocking
  • ADL Assistance
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Emergency Response
  • Chart updating
  • Medical assessment
  • Precepting
  • Vaccine administration
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Case Management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Diabetes management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Critical Care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care Planning
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Procedure preparations
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Call triaging
  • Seizure Management
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Long-Term Care
  • Care Plan Development
  • Infection control measures
  • Family Education
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

1.REGISTERED NURSE

C.N.O

2.REGISTERED NURSE

New York State,B.O.N

3.Canadian work place Essentials

4.Customer care

5.First AID ,CPR

6.Leadership and Management skills in Nursing.

7.REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE

Nurses and Midwifery council,Ghana.

8.Bachelors Degree in NUrsing and Psychology.

University of Ghana.

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

SHANNEX PARKLAND
02.2024 - Current

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER/PERSONAL CAREGIVER

FAISAL KHAN
05.2023 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA HEALTH SERVICES
11.2011 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
08.2011 - 11.2011

REGISTERED NURSE

COLLEGE OF NURSES OF ONTARIO

NURSING,NCLEX

NEW YORK STATE UNIVERSITY

FIRST AID AND CPR

CANADIAN RED CROSS

CUSTOMER CARE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME.

ACCESS EMPLOYMENT.

CANADIAN WORKPLACE ESSENTIALS

ACCES EMPLOYMENT

Associate of Science - LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

Associate of Science - HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT.

GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADMIN.

Associate of Science - NURSING LICENSING,REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE.

NURSES AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL GHANA

Bachelor of Arts - NURSING WITH Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA,
JALILA ISA MUNKAILA