Jennifer Kwan
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Please accept this letter and resume for a nursing position with your unit. I am currently working as a Registered Nurse in a busy acute care center and look forward to utilizing my emergency medicine skills while incorporating compassion and empathy. My experience in providing care to a diverse adult population will enable me to effectively integrate the skills necessary to be an integral part of your team. I possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, having demonstrated my ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. I can bring a calm and organized approach to your team environment. Thank you for your time and consideration of this application. I look forward to meeting with you soon.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Emergency
Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, ON
03.2005 - Current
- Provides complex nursing care in a busy, acute care urban setting.
- Proficient in intravenous insertion and phlebotomy.
- Utilizes a team approach to provide superior quality of patient care in a high-pressure environment for patients, families, and staff.
- Assessment and leadership skills as both a triage and charge nurse.
- Conducts physical and mental health assessments, taking vital signs, documentation and working as a multi-disciplinary team member.
Clinical Research Nurse
Centre For Addiction And Mental Health
Toronto, ON
06.2013 - 01.2019
- Administered clinical assessments to evaluate patient eligibility for research studies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulations.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting findings in electronic medical records accurately and efficiently.
- Trained new staff on research procedures and best practices for patient care within clinical trials.
Clinical Course Director
York University
Toronto, ON
09.2006 - 01.2011
- Clinical instructor responsible for the supervision of students’ clinical practice on clinical units.
- Functioned as an ongoing resource to students and was responsible for clinical teaching and evaluations of students' clinical progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ryerson University
06.2004
Bachelor of Health Sciences - undefined
University of Western Ontario
04.2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
Languages
Fluent in both English and French
Accomplishments
- College of Nurses of Ontario - Registered Nurse since 2005
- Competent in performing and interpreting 12 and 15 lead ECG rhythms
- Triage trained RN/Team leader
- BLS and ACLS certification
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse
Centre For Addiction And Mental Health
06.2013 - 01.2019
Clinical Course Director
York University
09.2006 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse-Emergency
Toronto Western Hospital
03.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ryerson University
Bachelor of Health Sciences - undefined
University of Western Ontario