Julia Watson
Sidney,Canada
Summary
Dedicated nursing student with hands-on experience at Island Health as a Health Care Assistant. Passionate about neonatal care and enhancing the quality of life for older adults in long-term care. Committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and building professional, empathetic relationships with patients and residents to ensure they feel heard, valued, and comfortable. Eager to transition from a personal care-focused role into a position that allows for the mastery of clinical skills and builds confidence in nursing decision-making, while continuing to bring strong personal care skills into practice to provide well-rounded care. Dedicated to continuous learning, refining clinical expertise, and growing into a proficient and compassionate nurse.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant- Neonatal ICU
Island Health
Victoria, BC
02.2025 - Current
- Provide support to nurses by assisting with feeding, changing, and monitoring the vital signs of infants.
- Comfort and hold infants in need of attention.
- Maintain unit organization by stocking supplies, and ensuring a well-prepared environment.
- Offer assistance to nurses, and contribute to patient care as needed.
Health Care Assistant
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Extended Care Unit 2
Saanichton, BC
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Provide personal care and all other HCA duties for 6-7 residents.
- Use of Sara Stedy, Flex, 3000 and overhead lifts.
Health Care Support Worker
The Summit at Quadra Village
Victoria, BC
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Provide residents living in complex care companionship as a health care support worker.
- Assist the CNLs, LPNs, HCAs and activity workers complete various tasks.
- Learned the daily routine of a long term care facility.
- Health Care Access Program.
Concierge and Greeter
Trillium Communities- Norgarden Estates
Sidney, BC
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Perform clerical duties such as answering the phone, doing computer work using Microsoft, and providing various services for residents, their families, and managers.
- Work alongside Health Care Aids and Practical Nurses
- Use of two-way radios to communicate with the nurses and housekeepers when needed.
- Manage the front door, took the temperature of everyone who entered the building, asked COVID-19 screening questions, verified vaccine information and handed out masks.
- Response to emergencies while remaining calm and composed.
Dining Room Server
Trillium Communities- Norgarden Estates
Sidney, BC
01.2018 - 08.2021
- I worked in the dining room one morning and two nights a week.
- I served a formal dinner consisting of three-course meals, prepared, cleaned up, and satisfied the needs of elderly residents.
- I worked in two different buildings with different systems.
- Built professional and meaningful relationships with residents.
- Learned how to communicate with older adults.
Babysitter
Rachel Redfern
Saanichton, BC
09.2016 - 03.2019
- I took care of a seven-year-old girl and an eleven-year-old boy while their mother was at work.
- I made them dinner, cleaned up, entertained them, and put them to bed.
- I cared for the dog and the cat as well.
Softball Umpire
Central Saanich Extreme
Brentwood Bay, BC
04.2017 - 07.2018
- -I umpired U10 and U12 girls softball in the spring and fall.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Program
Camosun College
Victoria, BC04-2027
Health Care Assistant -
Camosun College
Victoria, BC03.2023
Dual Dogwood Diploma - French immersion program
Stelly’s Secondary School
Saanichton, BC06.2021
French Immersion program
Bayside Middle School
Brentwood Bay, BC06.2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Nursing assessments
- IV therapy management
- Health documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Neonatal care and infant comfort
- Personal care
- Health promotion
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Resilience and adaptability
- Initiative and proactiveness
- Integrity
- Eager to learn
References
- Leah Godwin, Godwin@camosun.ca, Nursing Clinical Instructor at Camosun College/VGH 4A
- Jennifer Paronen, Paronenj@camosun.ca, Nursing Clinical Instructor at Camosun College/RJH 6NS
- Nathalie Matthews, Nathalie.Matthews@islandhealth.ca, Clinical Nurse Leader at Saanich Peninsula Hospital ECU2
- Lance Philip, 250-883-2148, Personal Reference
Certification
- Basic Life support with Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy
- First Aid and CPR level C
- Food safe certificate
- SIGMA Pump courses
- Nova Stat Strip Glucose meter
- Adult Epidural Analgesia course
- Babysitting course
- Softball BC umpiring course
- Serving It Right
Timeline
Health Care Assistant- Neonatal ICU
Island Health
02.2025 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Extended Care Unit 2
05.2023 - 01.2025
Health Care Support Worker
The Summit at Quadra Village
07.2022 - 04.2023
Concierge and Greeter
Trillium Communities- Norgarden Estates
08.2021 - 07.2022
Dining Room Server
Trillium Communities- Norgarden Estates
01.2018 - 08.2021
Softball Umpire
Central Saanich Extreme
04.2017 - 07.2018
Babysitter
Rachel Redfern
09.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Program
Camosun College
Health Care Assistant -
Camosun College
Dual Dogwood Diploma - French immersion program
Stelly’s Secondary School
French Immersion program
Bayside Middle School
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