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Karma Choedon

Toronto,ON

Summary

Compassionate and highly skilled Personal support worker with previous employment at St. Michael's Hospital and a background as an Internationally Educated Nurse, I have a strong clinical foundation on women health, post partum and gynecology through my RN education and practice, while as a PSW I had hands on experience performing straight/indwelling catheterization, perineal care, bladder irrigation, post partum care, breast feeding support, delivering culturally sensitive, trauma informed care during sensitive situation, I am eager to return to St. Michael and and contribute immediately to the women's health.

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Empathetic support
  • Patient advocacy
  • Time management
  • Patient confidentiality, vital sign monitoring
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Procedure preparations
  • Adaptability in healthcare settings
  • Diagnostic testing assistance
  • Catheterization straight/indwelling
  • Daily living care
  • blood glucose monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Postpartum care
  • Culturally sensitive care for diverse patient population
  • breast feeding position and latch

Work History

Clinical Assistant

St Michael's Hospital
Toronto, ON
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Prepared patients for various medical procedures and diagnostic assessments.
  • Managed charts, documents, and supplies to enhance team efficiency.
  • Positioned patients correctly to maximize comfort during examinations.
  • Aided patients with daily activities, including walking, feeding, back care, changing clothes, and linens.
  • I took care of patients with dementia and Alzheimer's in a secured unit, assuring their safety.
  • Ensured safe transfer of paraplegic and obese patients using appropriate lift equipment.
  • Updated patient information for a seamless staff transition.
  • Aided healthcare providers during their tasks.
  • Provided perineal care.

Personal Support Worker

Alpha Resources Ltd.
Toronto, ON
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement personalized care plans for diverse client needs.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring adherence to health protocols.
  • Executed regular sanitation tasks, including washing dishes, and laundry.
  • Performed clean, intermittent catheterization.
  • Performed suctioning through a tracheostomy.
  • Transported patients with a Hoyer lift.
  • Provided feeding assistance to patients.
  • Performed bladder irrigation.
  • Provided colostomy care.

Personal Support Worker

Optimum Care
Toronto, ON
02.2022 - 07.2022

Personal Support Worker

Home Instead
Toronto, ON
01.2022 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse

Medanta,The Medicity Hospital
India
02.2014 - 11.2016

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dr. MV Shetty College of Nursing
Karnataka, India
08-2014

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Nepali
Full Professional
Tibetan
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Certified -CPR, Heart and stroke(2025)
  • Certified-BLS, Heart and stroke (2025)
  • Licensed - personal support worker from UMS college with NACC
  • License- Registered Nurse from India

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