Laura Fofie Zeshung

A dedicated and motivated registered nurse and registered practical nurse with excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills. My ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team allows me to provide outstanding patient care. My goal is to be a Registered Nurse, where my nursing education and training, clinical experience, and exceptional interpersonal skills can help provide the utmost level of comfort and care to patients. I respect and relate well to other healthcare workers, nurses, clients, and family members. I am a compassionate registered nursing student, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical terminology, and emergency response. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management to effectively meet patient needs and support healthcare teams.

High Rise Volunteer Services, 07/01/23, 02/01/25, Assist in setting up a home healthcare agency, Assist with daily tasks, File and chart work, Stock medical and non-medical supplies, Compile and organize necessary paperwork for the company

• Sinai Health-Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Registered Nursing Student, 01/01/23, 04/01/23, Take complete control of 5 to 6 patient’s care, ensuring timely medication administration (Intravenous (IV), oral and injections), catheter insertion, hygiene care, timely documentation, and aiding with activities of daily living (ADLs)., Create care plans that address their needs and preferences., Collaborated with interdisciplinary team on 4 to 6 patient care per week leading to improve patient outcomes., Perform wound care (surgical and pressure ulcer), dressing change, staples removal., Perform sterile procedures including catheterization and dressing changes., Teach patients how to use ambulatory devices such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches, low and high wheel walkers, and more., Perform a musculoskeletal assessment., Recognize and reported significant deviations from norms., Document actions and observations.
• St. Joseph's Health Centre, Registered Nursing Student, 09/01/22, 12/01/22, Take complete control of client’s care, including medication administration., Conduct mental health assessments, suicide risk assessments, documentation, assisting in activities of daily living, coordinating group activities., Complete a safety plan, motivating clients to complete a self-compassion module, mental status examination, head-to-toe assessment, suicide risk assessment, and other client care., Helping patients to develop a safety plan, and following them up to complete their self-compassion modules., Create treatment plans for patients., Crisis intervention: Provide immediate assistance in times of crisis., Safety and risk management for inpatients., Plan and coordinate inpatient group meetings., Possess conflict-resolution skills to manage clients who exhibit certain mental health behavior like violence and insults., Build therapeutic relationships with patients., Educate patients and families about care., Knowledge of psychology., Attended a four-week collaborative learning course on Interprofessional collaboration competency workshop., Patient and calm in managing stressful situations., Provide emotional support to patients., Active listening and attention to detail., Detect patterns in patients' thoughts and behaviours., Advocated for patients., Did a four-week collaborative learning course on Interprofessional collaboration competency.
• Humber River Hospital, Wilson site, Toronto, ON, Practical Nurse Student - Medicine/Cardiology Unit, 07/01/20, 04/01/20, Monitor and discuss progress with patients ensuring appropriate completion of all documentation of patient care in a timely manner, utilizing manual charting and electronic medical records., Administer injections, venipuncture, glucometer tests, urine tests and vital signs (including body measurements) as required., Operate professionally, ethically and with integrity according to the College of Nurses Standards and Practices (CNO)., Administer intravenous fluids and medications including antibiotics and narcotics and oral medications., Monitored results looking for potential side effects, adverse reactions, and pain., Display strong assessment skills to identify and monitor patients' needs and consult with physicians to provide timely and efficient treatments., Perform sterile procedures including catheterization, and dressing changes- pressure ulcers, tracheostomy and ileostomy., Provide emotional support to patients and their families., Attended in-service training on infectious disease control., Computerized charting., Total patient care.
• St Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto, ON, Practical Nurse Student - Medicine/Cardiology Unit, 09/01/19, 12/01/19, Administer intravenous fluids and medications including antibiotics and narcotics and monitor results looking for potential side effects, adverse reactions, and pain., Display strong assessment skills to identify and monitor patients' needs and consulted with physicians to provide timely and efficient treatments., Perform sterile procedures including catheterization and dressing changes., Provide emotional support to patients and their families., Concisely documented all patient care in charts., Attend in-service training on infectious disease control., Computerized charting., Total patient care.
• St Joseph’s Health Centre, Toronto, ON, Practical Nursing Student- Medicine and Oncology Unit (2B), 01/01/19, 04/01/19, Provide complete nursing care for up to 5 to 7 patients., Provide treatment for patients, including wound dressings, catheters, ostomy and tracheostomy care., Develop excellent communication skills with patients and family members., Administer intravenous fluids and medications including antibiotics and narcotics., Monitor results looking for potential side effects, adverse reactions, and pain., Display strong assessment skills to identify and monitor patients' needs and consulted with physicians to provide timely and efficient treatments., Perform sterile procedures including catheterization and dressing changes., Provide emotional support to patients and their families., Concisely documented all patient care in charts., Attended in-service training on infectious disease control., Computerized charting., Total patient care.
• Humber River, Toronto, ON, Practical Nurse Student - Surgical Unit, 10/01/18, 12/01/18, Assist in developing care plans according to patient’s needs., Refine critical thinking, and problem solving., Develop exceptional skills for a head-to-toe assessment., Administer medications, monitored and conducted timely physical assessments for surgical patients., Record patients' symptoms and reactions with attention-to-detail., Carry out physicians’ instructions and helped with treatments., Prepare patients for X-rays, surgery, and treatment plans., Monitor established intravenous therapy., Attend family conferences in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team to support patients., Educate patients and their families on health and wellness practices., Total patient care.
• Baycrest Hospital, Toronto, ON, Practical Nurse Student - Continuing Care Unit, 01/01/17, 04/01/17, Assess patient condition based on objective signs, symptoms, and subjective data as verbalized by patients., Carry out procedures as ordered by physicians to help the patient achieve a stable or higher level of wellness., Monitor established intravenous therapy., Interact with family, physicians, and other staff regarding patients and plans of care., Maintain a calm, caring environment throughout shifts., Total patient care.

• Licensed with the College of Nurses Ontario
• Certificate in Interprofessional collaboration competency.

• First class Honors Bachelor of Science degree

In-service training on infectious disease control