Kira Pekar
Montreal,QC
Summary
Organized Student Nurse with passion for pediatric patients. Offer extensive hands-on experience in multiple units. Currently completing nursing studies and ready to expand practical knowledge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student Extern
Montreal Neurological Institute- Hospital 4NE/ 4S Stroke Unit
Montreal, QC
06.2023 - Current
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and physical exams.
- Conducted teaching sessions for patients on disease prevention and health promotion topics.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure quality care was provided to each patient.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient. Also, developed therapeutic relationships through active listening skills.
- Administered oral, IV (with RN) and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients, the three checks.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Conducted tracheostomy care and deep suctioning.
- Monitored mechanical ventilators; troubleshooting when necessary.
- Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each.
- Operated under direction of an RN and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill or dying patients.
Waitress
Olivo Italian Restaurant
Repentigny, QC
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
Receptionist
Vice Versa Chateauguay- Selection retraite
Chateauguay, QC
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
- Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
- Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and office environment.
- Prepared correspondence, reports and other documents in final formats with correct punctuation, capitalization, grammar and spelling.
- Pulled and organized requested documentation.
Education
DEC - Nursing (3rd Year)
Dawson College
Montreal, QC05.2024
High School Diploma -
École Louis-Philippe-Paré- International program
Châteauguay, QC06.2020
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- French, Ukrainian, English Fluency
- Creative Problem Solving
- Culturally Sensitive
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fast Learner
- Self-Motivated
- Dependable and Reliable
- Excellent Listener
- Multitasking and Organization
Certification
- Standard First Aid- BLS+ AP 1,5h - Issued: 2021-09-09 Expiry:2024-09-09
Timeline
Nursing Student Extern
Montreal Neurological Institute- Hospital 4NE/ 4S Stroke Unit
06.2023 - Current
Waitress
Olivo Italian Restaurant
06.2021 - 11.2023
Receptionist
Vice Versa Chateauguay- Selection retraite
08.2020 - 06.2022
DEC - Nursing (3rd Year)
Dawson College
High School Diploma -
École Louis-Philippe-Paré- International program
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