Jishitha Veprakandy
Ontario,ON
Summary
RN: CNO License Number: 24955531
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore Health Care
12.2024 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Lanark Heights LTC
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Help patients with mobility, including transferring between beds and wheelchairs, and encouraging physical activity as appropriate
- Observe and report any changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff, including vital signs and general wellbeing
RN
Sureksha Deaddiction Centre
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: India
- Monitor patients during withdrawal, providing support and interventions to manage symptoms safely
- Educate patients and families about addiction, recovery processes, and coping strategies to maintain sobriety
- Provide emotional support and counseling, helping patients cope with the psychological aspects of addiction
- Respond to crises effectively, ensuring patient safety and addressing any acute issues that may arise
- India
Surgical ICU & Ward RN
Sri Srinivasa Hospital
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Bangalore, India
- Assess patients before surgery, provide education, and ensure informed consent is obtained
- Monitor patients for vital signs, pain levels, and complications after surgery
- Administer prescribed medications, including pain management and antibiotics
- Assess surgical sites for signs of infection and manage dressings
- Bangalore, India
Surgical ICU & Ward RN
VIMS Hospital
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Bangalore, India
- Bangalore, India
Emergency RN
W&C Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: Kozhikode, India
- Performed as an excellent teak player in Emergency department
- Quickly assess and prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions to ensure those in critical need receive prompt care
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify medical history, current symptoms, and vital signs
- Perform life-saving procedures, such as CPR, administering medications, and using advanced airway management techniques
- Treat injuries, including lacerations, fractures, and burns, and provide appropriate dressings and splinting
- Kozhikode, India
Emergency RN
Govt. General Hospital
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Kozhikode, India
- Kozhikode, India
Education
Post graduate Certificate - Healthcare Administration and Service Management
Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario04.2023
Post Basic Bachelor of Science -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Karnataka, India01.2017
General Nursing and Midwifery -
Kerala
Kerala, India01.2009
Skills
- Catheter care
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Diabetes management
- Physical assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Medication distribution
Languages
English
Full Professional
Coursework
- CPR+ Basic Life Support by Heart and Stroke Foundation
- Foundation Course in Palliative Nursing by Institute of Palliative Medicine, Medical College, Kozhikode, India
- Seminar on 'Disaster in Mental Health- Psychosocial Support' by Department of Psychiatry, Iqraa Hospital and World Federation of Mental Health, India
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: True
Certification
BCLS
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore Health Care
12.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Lanark Heights LTC
05.2022 - 04.2023
RN
Sureksha Deaddiction Centre
07.2021 - 10.2021
Surgical ICU & Ward RN
Sri Srinivasa Hospital
07.2019 - 06.2021
Surgical ICU & Ward RN
VIMS Hospital
12.2017 - 06.2019
Emergency RN
W&C Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2015
Emergency RN
Govt. General Hospital
06.2013 - 01.2014
Post graduate Certificate - Healthcare Administration and Service Management
Conestoga College
Post Basic Bachelor of Science -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
General Nursing and Midwifery -
Kerala