Justine McKinstry
Earl Grey,SK
Summary
Attentive and focused healthcare professional offering over 1000 hours of hands-on experience in hospital environments, including 312 hours on the Labour & Birth Unit between clinical and preceptorship hours. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education. Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Have always received positive evaluations from all clinical nursing instructors and as well as preceptor.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant
Last Mountain Pioneer Home - SHA
06.2020 - Current
- Documented patient information and care activities in health record.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported needs of 10 residents under long-term care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Care Aide
Dove House
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, and medication administration.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques, ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to supervisor.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Custodian
Multiple Employers
02.2014 - 06.2018
- general weekly cleaning of private homes and businesses including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting,
- cleaning windows as required
- keeping inventory of required cleaning supplies
- disinfecting kitchens and bathrooms
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Regina
Regina, SK04.2024
Skills
- Therapeutic patient communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Time management
- Decision-Making
- Medication administration of all routes
- Providing shift to shift verbal report
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation
- Patient assessment
- Wound Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Critical Thinking
- Pediatric and Infant care
Certification
- First Aid/CPR - HCP BLS
- RNAO Breastfeeding course
- Professional Assault Response Training - Advanced
- Workplace Assessment & Violence Education
- TLR
- WHMIS
References
Nadine Gustilov
Registered Nurse
Labour & Birth Preceptor
(306)-737-4339
ngustilov@hotmail.com
Andrea Cook
Registered Nurse
Clinical Instructor
(306)-529-4252
andreacook@hotmail.ca
Dea Graessli-Wise
Registered Nurse
Clinical Instructor
(306)-530-9025
graesslid@saskpolytech.ca
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant
Last Mountain Pioneer Home - SHA
06.2020 - Current
Care Aide
Dove House
04.2019 - 01.2020
Custodian
Multiple Employers
02.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Regina
- First Aid/CPR - HCP BLS
- RNAO Breastfeeding course
- Professional Assault Response Training - Advanced
- Workplace Assessment & Violence Education
- TLR
- WHMIS
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