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Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptorship
Humber River Health, 8W Respirology/GI/Acute
01.2024 - 04.2024
The objective of HH/NURS 4527 course is to give students opportunity to solidify their nursing theoretical knowledge and apply it to real clinical scenarios by providing care for patients under supervision of a preceptor and nurses on their assigned unit
Consistently challenged myself during each shift by actively seeking out new opportunities to assist and collaborate with nurses, focusing on refining specific nursing interventions and enhancing my skill set.
Collaborated effectively with the healthcare team to plan and implement patient care interventions.
Applied tailored communication strategies to address the specific needs and conditions of adult patients while providing nursing care.
Utilized clear and concise language to ensure understanding and enhance patient engagement.
Learned the importance of using straightforward explanations to convey complex medical information, which supports patient autonomy and trust in the healthcare team, ultimately contributing to improved healing outcomes.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
The O'neill Centre, Long term care
09.2023 - 12.2023
The objective of the HH/NURS 4525 course is to direct the focus of the student on the role of a community/public health nurse in promoting the health of a target population
The practicum aspect of this course gives students the opportunity to collaborate with communities to develop skills in assessing and promoting the health of their placements target population
I made it my goal to engage with residents by using person-centred communication to make conversations more meaningful
I was able to work collaboratively with the recreational team to develop new programs and activities for the residents to boost their engagement
In this placement, the population of patients that I was working with were geriatric patients
When working with this population, it is essential to remember that all residents should be treated with respect and dignity, just like any human, regardless if they have physical or cognitive disabilities
The person-centred approach taught me the importance of slowing down and taking the time to have meaningful conversations to help residents feel more engaged within their own home.
Humber River Health, 10 E In patient Surgery
01.2023 - 04.2023
The objective of the HH/NURS 4526 course is to focus on the theoretical and practical components of client-centred nursing care for clients that are experiencing acute or chronic health challenges
Students would have the opportunity to practice client-centred care in acute settings to develop clinical skills and exposure
I made it my goal to focus on time management of assessments and documentation
I was able to work collaboratively with the healthcare team, engaging in patient care and refining my nursing skills
In this placement, the population varied in age but diagnosis was mostly acute
I experienced many patients post-op so many of my plans of care involved psychosocial support, pain management, and wound management with help from my preceptor and nurses.
Mental Health Clinical Course, Virtual
09.2022 - 12.2022
The objective of the HH/NURS 3524 course was to enhance knowledge concerning health promotion activities for patients in the mental health setting
As a virtual experience, mental health was a difficult topic to complete as many of the emotions and cognitive disorders are hard to detect via online
I made it my goal to try to imagine that I was physically in the room for a more immersive experience
I would work collaboratively with peers and discuss priority interventions and person-centred communication.
Maintenance assistant
Kayla’s Children Centre
07.2022 - 09.2022
Collaborated with a team responsible to ensure that all functions of the school facility are in working condition
Operated and maintained various number of tools and equipment
Assisted in the setup and takedown of facilities for special events and functions
Took lead in training new employees hired to become a part of the team
Regulated landscaping and groundskeeping tasks to maintain the property’s appearance
Participated in summer camp and an overnight trip where I would transfer children with disabilities from their wheelchairs to bed
Complex Health Challenges Course, Virtual
01.2022 - 04.2022
The objective of the NUR401 course is to focus discussions on the health and healing of clients experiencing complex health challenges
Students explore common alterations in body systems and explore appropriate nursing interventions required
As a virtual experience, I made it my goal to try and incorporate the lectures into the simulated scenarios I experienced via online
After completing simulations on my own, I would collaborate with peers and discuss the priority issues and interventions
This experience enhanced my critical thinking ability when looking at complex health challenges.
Sunnybrook Hospital, Medical Surgical
09.2021 - 12.2021
The objective of the NRUS 320 course is to focus discussions on the health and healing of clients experiencing common health challenges
Students would have the opportunity to experience the clinical setting, allowing for the development of practical knowledge, clinical decision making, and nursing skills
As my first clinical experience, I felt as if the medical surgical floor was a good first experience as it exposed me to a wide variety of medications that I needed to familiarize myself with
I wanted to apply my knowledge of nurse theory and implement it into my clinical practice as a nurse
My goal was to improve my skills, and I found that I was very eager to learn different skills and techniques for interventions that the nurses would teach me
Every clinical rotation, I would push myself to communicate with my nurse preceptor and ask if they required any assistance to lessen their workload.
Maintenance assistant
Kayla’s Children Centre
07.2021 - 09.2021
Collaborated with a team responsible to ensure that all functions of the school facility are in working condition
Learned how to operate and maintain various number of tools and equipment
Assisted in the setup and takedown of facilities for special events and functions
Took lead in training new employees hired to become a part of the team
Regulated landscaping and groundskeeping tasks to maintain the property’s appearance
Participated in summer camp and an overnight trip where I would transfer children with disabilities from their wheelchairs to bed
Gerontological/Maternal Infant Course, Virtual
01.2021 - 04.2021
The objective of the NUR 220 course is to explore the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of aging and healthy childbearing
This form of clinical experience was different from the traditional hands-on experience, and it had helped me develop self-reflection skills
I would participate in discussions with my peers that would influence our critical thinking skills on virtual patients
This experience has allowed me to become more confident in my decision-making skills as the simulation experiences have exposed me to a wide variety of complex situations
Debriefing simulations and reflecting about decision making is a skill that I obtained from this experience and carry with me into my clinical practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative Program) -
Seneca College and York University
04.2024
Secondary Education
St. Elizabeth Catholic High School
01.2020
Skills
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Active Listening
Excellent Communication
Attention to Detail
Certification
Jurisprudence
BLS, 07/12/2023, 07/11/2024
Standard First Aid, 06/14/2021, 06/14/2024
WHMIS, 07/12/2023
NCLEX
Personal Information
Title: RN (BScN)
References
Dorcas Bediako, Clinical Course Director (CCD) and Registered Nurse, York University and William Osler Health System, dorcasbediako@yorku.ca
Edigna Kusi Appiah, Clinical Course Director (CCD) and Nurse Practitioner, York University and Southlake Regional Health Centre, edigna@yorku.ca
Neil Pata, Registered Nurse (Preceptor), Humber River Health, neilpata0709@gmail.com
Thomas Szita, Facilities Manager, Kayla’s Children Centre, tom@kaylaschildrencentre
Timeline
Preceptorship
Humber River Health, 8W Respirology/GI/Acute
01.2024 - 04.2024
The O'neill Centre, Long term care
09.2023 - 12.2023
Humber River Health, 10 E In patient Surgery
01.2023 - 04.2023
Mental Health Clinical Course, Virtual
09.2022 - 12.2022
Maintenance assistant
Kayla’s Children Centre
07.2022 - 09.2022
Complex Health Challenges Course, Virtual
01.2022 - 04.2022
Sunnybrook Hospital, Medical Surgical
09.2021 - 12.2021
Maintenance assistant
Kayla’s Children Centre
07.2021 - 09.2021
Gerontological/Maternal Infant Course, Virtual
01.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative Program) -
Registered Practical Nurse at North York General Hospital, 8W-Medicine/Resp/GIRegistered Practical Nurse at North York General Hospital, 8W-Medicine/Resp/GI