KEVIN PALAD
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Motivated and reliable nursing professional with diverse experience in surgery, medicine, and mental health, dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. Demonstrates strong clinical skills in assessing patient needs, monitoring conditions, and administering medications through different routes. Committed to achieving optimal patient outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Ready to embrace new challenges and able to adapt quickly to dynamic environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Senior Practicum - Orthopaedic Surgery
Grace Hospital
Winnipeg, MB
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted with post-operative care including monitoring vitals signs or assisting patients with mobility after surgery.
- Prepared patients for surgery by reviewing pre-operative instructions and ensuring necessary documentation was completed.
- Performed basic nursing tasks, such as changing dressings, inserting catheters, and giving injections.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex patient cases or quality improvement initiatives within healthcare setting.
Undergraduate Nursing Employee
Concordia Hospital - N1N
Winnipeg, Manitoba
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted nurses in providing patient care, including taking vital signs and administering medications using different routes.
- Developed critical thinking skills by analyzing complex patient cases and determining best course of action for treatment.
- Monitored patients' progress and collaborated with healthcare team members such as PT/OT to develop appropriate care plans.
- Performed basic nursing tasks, such as changing dressings, inserting catheters, and giving injections.
Nursing Student - Orthopaedic Surgery
Health Science Centre
Winnipeg, MB
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed patient conditions, vital signs, and behaviours pre and post-operatively.
- Provide wound care and dressing changes according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team regarding patient care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Observed any changes in patient conditions and report any concerns to physician while thoroughly assessing patients and intervening as necessary.
Nursing Student - Acute Medicine
Health Science Centre
Winnipeg, MB
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Given high quality patient care to a minimum of two complex patients with Cancer, Cellulitis, Diabetes, West-Nile Virus, etc
- Collaboratively worked with the members of the healthcare team to provide safe and competent care
- Administer medications including IV therapy accurately and safely
- Recognizing potential errors in patient care through critical thinking
- Performing key nursing assessments and nursing skills competently
- Interpreting Lab Values and Diagnostics
Nursing Student - Subacute Medicine
Concordia Hospital
Winnipeg, MB
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Given high quality patient care to a minimum of two patients in a sub-acute setting
- Performing key assessments and collaborating with the healthcare team for sub-acute patients
- Administer medications accurately and safely adhering to hospital protocols and best practices
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB02.2025
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Head-to-toe Assessment
- Spinal Assessments
- Mental Status Examination
- Wound Dressing
- Tracheostomy Management
- PEG Tube Management
- PIV Management
- Central Line Management
- PICC Dressing Change
- Straight/Foley Catheter Insertion/Removal
- PCA Management
- Medication Administration
- PIV Insertion and Removal
Certification
- Manitoba RN License
- Basic Life Support and Automatic External Defibrillator (BLS/AED)
- Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search
- Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
References
- Marvin Tiana, LPN, (204) 930-7168 - tianiamarvin@gmail.com
- Trisha Young, Senior Practicum Preceptor, (204) 798-1247, daveandtrish06@yahoo.ca
Timeline
Nursing Senior Practicum - Orthopaedic Surgery
Grace Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024
Undergraduate Nursing Employee
Concordia Hospital - N1N
08.2024 - 12.2024
Nursing Student - Orthopaedic Surgery
Health Science Centre
09.2023 - 12.2023
Nursing Student - Acute Medicine
Health Science Centre
05.2023 - 08.2023
Nursing Student - Subacute Medicine
Concordia Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
University of Manitoba
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