Mansi Thumar

• Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over five years of clinical experience in diverse healthcare settings, including acute care, orthopedic surgery, medicine, long-term care, seeking a position as an RN. Eager to collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality care to patients. Motivated to utilize learned skills and experience in a job opportunity with Nova Scotia Health. Aims to provide compassionate care and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

(600 hours preceptorship on Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery Floor)

(1) Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital (Mackenzie Health),Vaughan, ON (September 2023-April 2024)

• Acquiring accurate shift handover report from the nurses and prioritizing tasks according to illness severity
• Appropriately documenting all patient care and medication administrations
• Applying safety precautions for patients such as initiating bed alarms for fall prevention, repositioning to prevent pressure ulcers, and wearing proper PPE to prevent any spread of infection
• Acknowledging patients’ and family members’ concerns while utilizing therapeutic communication skills
• Performing dressing changes on surgical sites while maintaining sterile technique and monitoring the wound for any signs of infection or dehiscence
• Consulting my preceptor if unsure of any policy or procedure for guidance

(2) Mount Sinai Hospital (Group Clinical Placement on Medicine Floor), Toronto ON (May 2023-July 2023)

• Assessing patients according to their acute illness diagnoses
• Monitoring lab values and observing trends
• Administering medications to patients via different routes after evaluating their medical history and diagnosis
• Applying appropriate nursing interventions for patient safety in all aspects

(3) Sprint Senior Care Adult Day Program, Toronto ON (January 2023-March 2023)

• Leading recreation programs for Alzheimer’s clients to provide mental stimulation
• Encouraging clients to participate in music and dance activities
• Identifying the triggers for specific behaviors and taking steps to prevent it

(4) Carling view Manor Long Term Care, Ottawa ON (September 2016-December 2016)

• Waking up the residents and helping with oral hygiene, personal hygiene, bathing and serving meals
• Assisting residents in the physiotherapy sessions
• Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, making beds and cleaning
• Talking with residents in order to give them company

(5) Queensway Carleton Hospital, Ottawa ON (September 2017-December 2017)

• Performing Head to toe assessments on patients and reporting any unusual behaviors
• Giving meds to patients under instructor’s supervision, after thorough research
• Assisting patients with routine activities like bathing, grooming, etc.

(6) The Ottawa Hospital – Civic Campus, Ottawa ON (January 2018-March 2018)

• Performing Assessments, giving meds to patients
• Assisting patients with tube feedings

(7) Extendicare Medex (Baseline), Ottawa ON (April 2018-May 2018)

• Administering routine meds to residents, checking blood sugar, and giving insulin if required
• Performing fall risk assessments
• Assisting residents with transfers and lifts
• Assisting in the dining area with the meals and feedings, if required
• Turning and repositioning clients to prevent skin breakdown and ulcers
• Assisting them with proper use of fall prevention equipment
• Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Permanent Resident (PR) of Canada

• GPA(Gentle Persuasive Approach) training
• CPR and standard First Aid training
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate
• Mask fit