Jessica Desacula, RPN
Registered Practical Nurse
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Extendicare, Tendercare Living Centre
03.2026 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, supporting daily living activities and comfort needs.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs per established protocols and guidelines.
- Documented patient progress and communicated effectively with healthcare team members.
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Tender care Living Centre
09.2017 - 03.2026
- Delivered compassionate personal care, enhancing residents' comfort and dignity during daily living activities.
- Coordinated medication administration and monitored vital signs to maintain patient safety and health standards.
- Documented resident progress accurately, facilitating effective communication with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Led educational sessions for residents on managing health conditions and promoting wellness practices effectively.
Practical Nursing - Clinical Placement
Bendale Acres (LTC)
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated clinical assessments, enhancing patient care quality and ensuring adherence to nursing protocols.
- Delivered comprehensive patient education on health management, empowering individuals to make informed decisions.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes accurately, fostering effective communication within the healthcare team.
- Led interdisciplinary rounds focused on optimizing patient outcomes through collaborative care strategies.
Practical Nursing – Clinical Placement
Scarborough Health Network Hospital
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered compassionate patient care, enhancing comfort and promoting dignity during daily living activities.
- Coordinated medication administration and vital sign monitoring to uphold clinical protocols and patient safety.
- Documented patient assessments meticulously, facilitating effective communication among multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Led patient education initiatives, empowering individuals with knowledge about their health conditions and treatments.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Centennial College
Scarborough12-2025
Bridge Program PSW to RPN - undefined
Centennial College
04-2023
Certificate - Personal Support Worker (PSW)
George Brown College
Toronto04-2017
Skills
- Worked as PSW, excels in providing compassionate care to residents, including ADLs
- Experience in Cardiac unit at Scarborough Health Network (Birchmount site) and Long-Term Care
- Medication administration (Oral, Subcutaneous, IM, Enteral)
- Trained in Enteral feeding, Wound care and Dressing change, Catheterization
- Vital signs monitoring and Head-to-Toe assessment
- Documentation (Proficient in EPIC, PointClickCare, POC)
- IPAC Champion
- Works collaboratively within the team to provide highest quality care to residents
- Clinical judgment
Languages
English
Tagalog
Certification
- Registered Practical Nurse
- PSW - Personal Support Worker
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Extendicare, Tendercare Living Centre
03.2026 - Current
Practical Nursing - Clinical Placement
Bendale Acres (LTC)
09.2025 - 12.2025
Practical Nursing – Clinical Placement
Scarborough Health Network Hospital
01.2025 - 08.2025
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Tender care Living Centre
09.2017 - 03.2026
Bridge Program PSW to RPN - undefined
Centennial College
Certificate - Personal Support Worker (PSW)
George Brown College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Centennial College