Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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Lenex Varghese

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Graduate Nurse with acute care and float pool experience at Grey Nuns Community Hospital, skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, clinical judgment, and patient and family-centered care. Adaptable and poised under pressure, committed to patient safety and quality care in fast-paced clinical environments. Seeking to contribute to the Alberta Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program and develop expertise in emergency nursing practice.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Nurse - Medicine Float Pool

Covenant Health
Edmonton, Alberta
02.2026 - Current
  • Delivered patient- and family-centered care across multiple medicine units, performing patient assessments, medication administration, and implementation of care plans for diverse adult patient populations.
  • Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to prioritize care for patients with varying acuity, applying critical thinking, clinical judgment, and effective communication in fast-paced acute care settings.
  • Supported patient and family education, advocated for patient needs, and maintained accurate electronic documentation while promoting patient safety and quality care.

Health Care Aid

SHERWOOD CARE NURSING HOME
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, feeding, and mobility support.
  • Monitored resident status and reported changes to nursing staff, supporting safe dementia care.
  • Collaborated with staff to coordinate care and support patient-centered care plans.

Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE)

Covenant Health
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2025 - 12.2025
  • Provided direct nursing care to assigned patients in a fast-paced family medicine unit under RN supervision.
  • Performed clinical procedures including wound care, complex dressing changes, specimen collection, and urinary catheter insertions.
  • Conducted patient assessments, monitored clinical status, and reported changes in condition to support safe patient care.
  • Collaborated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team and maintained accurate electronic documentation to ensure coordinated care.

Clinical rotations

AHS & Covenant Health
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2022 - 12.2025

Medicine Float Pool – Preceptorship
Misericordia Community Hospital

  • Provided patient- and family-centered care while rotating across seven internal medicine units, performing patient assessments, medication administration, and care planning.
  • Monitored vital signs and clinical status, applying critical thinking and clinical judgment to identify changes in patient condition.
  • Performed clinical skills including blood glucose monitoring, wound care, specimen collection, and IV therapy support while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to promote patient safety.

Acute Care Medicine / Surgery (ENT) – University of Alberta Hospital

  • Provided post-operative care, airway monitoring, IV therapy, pain management, and patient education.

Community Health – Twin Brooks Public Health Centre

  • Delivered immunizations, well-child assessments, prenatal/postnatal education, and community health promotion.

Maternal-Newborn / Labour & Delivery – Grey Nuns Community Hospital

  • Performed postpartum and newborn assessments, breastfeeding support, and family education.

Acute Care Medicine – Grey Nuns Community Hospital

  • Conducted patient assessments, medication administration, and wound care in a fast-paced inpatient unit.

OB/GYN Post-Operative Surgery – Lois Hole Hospital for Women, Royal Alexandra Hospital

  • Supported post-surgical recovery, pain management, and mobility assistance.

Inpatient Psychiatry – Alberta Hospital Edmonton

  • Utilized mental health assessments, therapeutic communication, and de-escalation techniques.

Long-Term Care / Medicine – Devon General Hospital

  • Provided geriatric care, ADL support, and palliative care assistance.

Customer Service Attendant

WALMART
09.2020 - 05.2024
  • Delivered client-centered service in a high-volume environment, resolving concerns through effective communication and problem-solving.
  • Managed transactions while prioritizing tasks and multitasking in a fast-paced setting.
  • Supported team coordination and conflict resolution to maintain efficient operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - NURSING

MACEWAN UNIVERSITY
EDMONTON, AB
12-2025

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Critical thinking & clinical judgment
  • Medication administration & clinical skills
  • Electronic documentation
  • Attention to detail & safety focus
  • Effective communication & interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork & interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Time management & prioritization
  • Adaptability & flexibility
  • Poised under pressure / resilient
  • Compassion and empathy

Volunteer Experience

National Spiritual Coordinator – SMYM Canada

  • Lead national community service initiatives, including blood drives, environmental cleanups, and charitable outreach.
  • Organize workshops and events promoting teamwork, leadership, and volunteer engagement.
  • Mentor volunteers, fostering compassion, accountability, and social responsibility.

Volunteer – Mill Woods Presidents' club

  • Coordinated interactive games for children at a large-scale community event, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
  • Supported event activities promoting community participation, teamwork, and youth engagement.

Accomplishments

Academics - First Class Standing

Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS / CPR – Health Care Provider)
N95 Mask Fit Testing (current)
IV Initiation Program Certification
BE LITE Training (Covenant Health behavioral safety/injury prevention)
Connect Care Training (AHS electronic health record system)
Infection Control / PPE Training Module (IPC and proper PPE use)
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
Workplace Collaboration & Conflict Resolution Training (teamwork/communication focused)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Malayalam
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Professional
Hindi
Elementary

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Graduate Nurse - Medicine Float Pool

Covenant Health
02.2026 - Current

Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE)

Covenant Health
05.2025 - 12.2025

Health Care Aid

SHERWOOD CARE NURSING HOME
05.2024 - Current

Clinical rotations

AHS & Covenant Health
01.2022 - 12.2025

Customer Service Attendant

WALMART
09.2020 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - NURSING

MACEWAN UNIVERSITY
Lenex Varghese