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Kerri Comrie

Brampton,ON

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic RPN with a robust background in social services. 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive support to diverse populations, including vulnerable and underserved communities. Equipped with comprehensive clinical training and hands-on experience in diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient care, safety, and well-being, with a keen ability to quickly learn and adapt to new environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Relief Shelter Support Worker

YWCA
Toronto, Ontario
03.2023 - Current

· Applies knowledge of the issues of trauma and the dynamics of gender-based violence and homelessness to develop and implement effective support strategies.

· Works with residents individually and in groups to develop and improve social and living skills by assisting them to set goals, follow through on plans, recognize options and make positive choices.

· Provides assessment and case management support services to residents that focus on harm reduction, immigration, legal, health and wellness, education, and training.

· Establishes a plan with residents that will facilitate a safe and effective path to independence.

· Engages with the staff team in reflective practice, to ensure the development and implementation of quality programs and services.

Frontline Worker

Salvation Army
Brampton , Ontario
09.2009 - 07.2021

Effectively responded to crisis calls by conducting thorough pre-screening assessments, ensuring suitable placement in shelters.
Compiled, maintained, and prepared client case records to accurately enter them into the HTI computer system.
Scheduled and completed routine upkeep tasks for shelter facility encompassing sweeping, sanitizing, and inventory unloading. Implemented strategies for resolving and mediating difficult conflicts with clients, utilizing non-violent crisis prevention intervention techniques.
Assisted clients in need by administering emergency first aid during medical emergencies.
Performed regular security checks of the exterior and interior of shelter premises.
Assisted ethnically and culturally diverse population in addressing their mental health needs related to addictions, disabilities, and mental illnesses.
Served as support for various programs focusing on financial literacy, life skills, and housing retention.
Liaised with community agencies to enhance collaboration.

Education

Registered Practical Nursing

Humber College
Toronto, ON
04-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

York University
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Works well within multidisciplinary teams to deliver culturally competent and holistic care
  • Skilled in a compassionate and therapeutic approach to servicing clientele
  • Proficient with electronic health records and other healthcare technologies
  • Excellent health assessment skills
  • Vitals monitoring

Certification

CNO Registered

#BD917690

2024

Standard First Aid & CPR Level C/AED
2023

CPR Level BLS (HCP) (renewed)
2023

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certificate (renewed)
2019

Clinical Experience

RPN Student (Professional Practicum)
Woodhall Park Care Community, January 2024 – April 2024

• Use critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills to meet the changing health care needs and expected outcomes of clients.
• Collaborate and consult with clients and inter-professional and health care teams to provide comprehensive and holistic health care in a complex and changing environment.
• Administered authorized drugs orally, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously.
• Provided catheter, G-tube and wound care.

RPN Student (Professional Practicum)
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital - Respirology medicine, September 2023 – December 2023

Conduct thorough assessments of patients' respiratory status, including lung sounds, oxygen saturation, and breathing patterns.
Monitor vital signs and recognize early signs of respiratory distress or deterioration.

Performed tracheostomy care to ensure patent airway

Provided catheter, G-tube and wound care

Documented full respiratory assessments each shift 


RPN Student (Professional Practicum)
Maple Grove Care Community, January 2023 – April 2023

• Demonstrated safe, competent care in compliance with the clients consent and the policies procedures and practices.
• Performed personal support worker duties such as bathing, toileting and ADL’s.
• Developed communication strategies and use technology to document, report and share information.
• Developed caring, compassionate and respectful relationships with clients.
• Apply the nursing process to maintain, promote, restore health, prevent illness, support rehabilitation, and provide palliation.

Timeline

Relief Shelter Support Worker

YWCA
03.2023 - Current

Frontline Worker

Salvation Army
09.2009 - 07.2021

Registered Practical Nursing

Humber College

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

York University

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