Joan Chittenden
Summary
Proficient and caring new nursing graduate offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Extern
Southlake Regional Health Centre
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions.
- Streamlined documentation processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in patient records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate, culturally-sensitive care tailored to individual needs.
Clinical Student
Southlake Residential Care Village
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to optimize patient care during fast-paced clinical rotations.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles in providing high-quality nursing care for optimal patient outcomes.
- Gained hands-on experience in multiple clinical settings including medical-surgical units, long-term care facilities among others.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments for newly admitted patients while making careful documentation of findings.
Clinical Student
Southlake Regional Health Centre
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Patient-focused and ensures that quality and optimal care are given to the residents
- Assist and demonstrate accurate acquisition of assessment and vital signs
- Assist patients/residents in their daily activities, including bathing, showering, proper hygiene, toileting, feeding, and transferring
- Document and report patient care in a concise, timely, and accurate manner under the supervision of my clinical instructor
- Assist and demonstrate medication administration to the client/ resident with the supervision of the nurse and the clinical instructor.
Clinical Student
Baycrest Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assist, Distribute, and administer medications under the supervision of the clinical instructor
- Assist and aid patients with their Daily Living Activities (ADLs)
- Provide Support and therapeutic communication and relationship with patients
- Practice accurate acquisition of vital signs and head-to-toe assessments
- Provide accurate documentation and reporting regarding patient's conditions.
Clinical Student
Southlake Residential Care Village
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Well-oriented and organized individual that ensures patient safety and optimal care with patients
- Assist and demonstrate accurate acquisition of assessment and vital signs
- Demonstrate compassionate care to the patient and assist them in their daily living activities (bathing, washing, toileting, transferring, and feeding) Document and report in a concise, timely, and accurate manner under the supervision of my clinical instructor.
Education
Practical Nursing (student) -
Seneca College
12.2023
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Patient Assessment
- Wound Care
Certification
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness, Ontario Ministry of Labour
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS 2015)
- Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (HCP) and First Aid & CPR/AED level C (Blended) Meets CSA Standard Z1210-17 – Intermediate
- Meditech E-learning
Summary Of Qualification
Highly motivated, empathetic, and responsible Practical Nurse with efficient ADL (Assisted Daily Living) abilities and knowledge. Knowledgeable and focused on medicine and its administration. Excellent critical thinking abilities. Patient and understanding in providing companionship and a therapeutic connection with clients. Excellent judgement and decision-making abilities. Capable of thinking clearly and remaining calm under stress and pressure.
References
- Ms. Peggy Pleasance, Registered Nurse /Clinical Coordinator and Supervisor, Seneca College, +1 (905) 806-0758, peggy.pleasance@senecacollege.ca
- Ms. Jana Chuchlinska-Hryn, Registered Practical Nurse, Southlake Village, +1 (647) 207 8177, zchuchlinskahryn@hotmail.com
Languages
English
Professional Working
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Extern
Southlake Regional Health Centre
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Student
Southlake Residential Care Village
09.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Student
Southlake Regional Health Centre
04.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Student
Baycrest Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Clinical Student
Southlake Residential Care Village
09.2022 - 12.2022
Practical Nursing (student) -
Seneca College
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