Marwa Elmi
North York,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Practical Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Trauma and Burn Student Nurse - Consolidation
Sunnybrook St. Johns Trauma and Burns Unit.
Toronto, ON
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Practical Nurse.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology principles when preparing medications for administration.
- Assisted with discharge planning by helping arrange follow-up appointments or home health services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for complex cases.
- Provided emotional support to family members of trauma patients.
- Identified risk factors that could lead to further injuries or illness in trauma patients.
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring equipment usage, disposing of hazardous materials, and following infection control protocols.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Med-Surg Student Nurse
Humber River Hospital
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Practical Nurse.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Educated patients on health promotion activities such as nutrition and exercise.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including vitals, assessments, and lab results.
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology principles when preparing medications for administration.
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
Student Practical Nurse - Long Term Care Home
North York General Hospital- LTC
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Practical Nurse.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and dressing patients.
- Administered medications and treatments per physicians orders.
- Responded to call lights promptly and courteously while providing comfort measures as needed.
- Developed positive relationships with peers, colleagues and supervisors.
- Worked collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
PSW Scheduling Coordinator
VHA Home Healthcare
Toronto, ON
01.2016 - Current
- Utilized scheduling software to manage resources.
- Planned and delegated work to PSWs.
- Coordinated with clients, management, and HCCSS to stay up-to-date on progress.
- Resolved patients complaints or answered customers' questions.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for PSW.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Centennial College
Toronto 12-2023
Skills
- Certification in CPR and First Aid
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Professional boundaries
- Compassionate client care
- Incident Reporting
- Documentation
- Wound Management
- Community Health Knowledge
Timeline
Trauma and Burn Student Nurse - Consolidation
Sunnybrook St. Johns Trauma and Burns Unit.
09.2023 - 12.2024
Med-Surg Student Nurse
Humber River Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2024
Student Practical Nurse - Long Term Care Home
North York General Hospital- LTC
09.2022 - 12.2022
PSW Scheduling Coordinator
VHA Home Healthcare
01.2016 - Current
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Centennial College
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