Janelle Brick
Port Alberni,BC
Summary
4th-year BSN student who has gained valuable skills from in-class education, clinical rotations, and employed student nurse experience. Takes pride in a client-focused approach to care and connects relationally through empathetic and compassionate lenses. Brings invaluable lived and work experience that is directly transferable and beneficial to the role, and abilities of a proficient registered nurse.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Year Preceptorship- MEDICAL/SURGICAL
West Coast General Hospital
Port Alberni, BC
01.2026 - Current
- Educated patients on post-operative care and health management.
- Continuously learning time management and priority-setting skills.
- Management of increasing number and acuity of patient assignments.
- Deepening clinical decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
- Increasing competence in providing nursing skills independently.
- Documenting patient progress and assessment findings in the electronic medical record system.
- Increased collaboration and communication with physicians for plan of care while under direct supervision of MRN.
RCMP- Prisoner Guard
City of Port Alberni
Port Alberni, Canada
01.2013 - Current
- Monitored and safeguarded prisoners, ensuring physical and psychological safety.
- Maintained accurate documentation and administered medications as required.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
- Conducted regular assessments of prisoner welfare to uphold safety standards.
Employed Student Nurse (ESN)
WCGH (Island Health)
Port Alberni, British Columbia
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care for acute and chronic conditions.
- Refined clinical skills to enhance independence in nursing care under MRN guidance.
- Assessed and managed patients requiring telemetry, IV electrolyte replacement, NG tubes, and tube feeds.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members during patient advocacy
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
- Participated in patient admissions and discharges, including discharge patient/medication education.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported them to supervising nurse or physician.
Student Nurse- MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNIT
Comox Valley Hospital
Comox, British Columbia
04.2024 - 06.2024
- IV push medication administration, peripheral IV insertion, Foley catheterization.
- Wound care, blood glucose checks, bladder scans, CBI, stoma care, and drain care.
- Focused assessments and clinical decision-making skills.
- Increasing knowledge of acute and chronic disease management.
Student Nurse- PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
Comox Valley Hospital
Comox Valley, Canada
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Mental status exams, harm reduction, insulin preparation and administration
- Psychiatric medications and side effects
- Mental Health & addictions resource knowledge, CIWA assessments
- Mental Health Act education, Hazardous Drug Education
Student Nurse- MATERNITY
North Island Hospital
Comox Valley, Canada
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Preparation and administration of oral, IM & SUBCUT Medications.
- IV Infusions, maternal/newborn assessments.
- C-Section & vaginal birth observations, post birth patient teaching, catheter care, perinatal comfort measures.
Student Nurse- LONG TERM CARE
West Haven
Port Alberni, Canada
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, ADL's, mobility transfers
- Interprofessional collaboration, patient advocacy
- Ethical decision making, active listening, compassionate Care
Student Nurse- LONG TERM CARE
St. Joe's Hospital
Comox Valley, Canada
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Vital Signs, Focused Assessments, Oral Medication Administration
- Nursing decision making, acute & chronic disease management
- Time management, documentation
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
North Island College
Comox, BC06-2026
High School Diploma -
Alberni District Secondary School
Port Alberni, BC06-2009
Certification
• Provincial Violence Prevention, 2024
• CPR/AED Level C (Canadian Red Cross), 2025
• Basic Life Support (BLS), 2025
• CAMH - Understanding Stigma Certificate, 2023
• LGBTQ2+ Ally Training, 2023
• OFA Level 1 (Occupational First Aid), 2025
• Mental Health First Aid, 2016
• CPR/AED Level C (Canadian Red Cross), 2025
• Basic Life Support (BLS), 2025
• CAMH - Understanding Stigma Certificate, 2023
• LGBTQ2+ Ally Training, 2023
• OFA Level 1 (Occupational First Aid), 2025
• Mental Health First Aid, 2016
Timeline
4th Year Preceptorship- MEDICAL/SURGICAL
West Coast General Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Employed Student Nurse (ESN)
WCGH (Island Health)
12.2024 - Current
Student Nurse- MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNIT
Comox Valley Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024
Student Nurse- PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
Comox Valley Hospital
04.2024 - 04.2024
Student Nurse- MATERNITY
North Island Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Student Nurse- LONG TERM CARE
West Haven
04.2023 - 05.2023
Student Nurse- LONG TERM CARE
St. Joe's Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023
RCMP- Prisoner Guard
City of Port Alberni
01.2013 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
North Island College
High School Diploma -
Alberni District Secondary School