Karina Veloce
Montreal-West,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing student with hands-on clinical experience across geriatric, pediatric, obstetric, and medical-surgical units. Skilled in patient communication, vital signs assessment, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Bilingual, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse- Obstetrics
Jewish General Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed obstetrics clinical rotation caring for postpartum mothers and newborns. Assisted with newborn assessments, postpartum care, vital signs, and patient education.
Student Nurse-Cardiac Unit
Royal Victoria Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Cared for patients with cardiac conditions. Monitored telemetry, performed head-to-toe assessments, administered medications, and participated in interdisciplinary rounds.
Administrative Agent (Class 2)
MCH Admitting + MCH/RVH ER
12.2023 - Current
- Registered and admitted patients for ER and inpatient units. Managed discharges, transfers, and hospital card creation. Ensured accuracy of patient records and documentation.
Student Nurse
Montreal Children’s Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed vital signs on infants, children, and adolescents. Administered oral and enteral medications via NG and G-tube. Set up feedings using Kangaroo pump. Observed blood transfusions and performed pediatric assessments.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with patient assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate health records.
Student Nurse
Lachine Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted head-to-toe and focused assessments. Performed subcutaneous injections and NS lock flushes. Assisted with Alzheimer’s patient care and bladder scanning. Charted in both French and English.
Student Nurse
Saint Margaret Residential Centre
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided hygiene care and feeding assistance to elderly patients. Administered oral medications and performed vital signs. Practiced therapeutic communication and cardiac auscultation.
Administrative Agent (Class 2)
Craniomaxillofacial & Orthodontics
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Scheduled and triaged patient consults for four physicians. Coordinated with departments and managed orthodontic billing. Scanned and managed confidential medical records using OACIS.
Administrative Agent (Class 3)
Clinical Administration
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Registered patients, prepared medical charts, and managed appointments. Scanned and filed medical documentation to internal/external facilities.
Shift Manager
McDonald’s, Montreal, QC
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed workflow to exceed quality service goals. Resolved customer issues and ensured confidentiality. Supervised staff scheduling, training, and labor control. Handled large cash transactions and Garda deposits. Certified in First Aid and Quebec Food Hygiene & Sanitation.
Education
DEC Nursing -
Dawson College
Montreal, QC01.2026
DEC in Social Science - business, psychology, anthropology, sociology, language courses
Vanier College
Montreal, QC01.2021
Elective Studies - undefined
Concordia University
Montreal, QC01.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Westmount High School
Montreal, QC01.2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pain assessment
- Direct patient care
- Nursing assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Activities of daily living adls
- Health promotion
- Wound management
- Patient education
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Quebec Food Hygiene & Sanitation Certificate
- Fluent in English and French
Languages
English
French
Timeline
Student Nurse-Cardiac Unit
Royal Victoria Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
Student Nurse- Obstetrics
Jewish General Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
Student Nurse
Montreal Children’s Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
Student Nurse
Lachine Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
Administrative Agent (Class 2)
MCH Admitting + MCH/RVH ER
12.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
Saint Margaret Residential Centre
09.2023 - 12.2023
Administrative Agent (Class 2)
Craniomaxillofacial & Orthodontics
12.2022 - 08.2023
Administrative Agent (Class 3)
Clinical Administration
10.2022 - 12.2022
Shift Manager
McDonald’s, Montreal, QC
06.2016 - 08.2019
DEC in Social Science - business, psychology, anthropology, sociology, language courses
Vanier College
Elective Studies - undefined
Concordia University
High School Diploma - undefined
Westmount High School
DEC Nursing -
Dawson College
Awards
Nursing Program Scholarship Nominee (2024), Leadership & Most Improved Student Awards – Westmount High School, Employee of the Month (McDonald’s)