Maureen McGinty

I have worked with Recreation on and off since I was 17 years old to leave for school, I've also spent consistent years working there as well, I primarily worked with children and adult programming. My main objective of these activities is to ensure children were safe within my care while partaking in enjoyable activities that we, Recreation workers provide, as well as overseeing high school summer students who are employed with Recreation. I would work with children throughout the days, indulging in activities such as sports (hockey, floor hockey, baseball, soccer, swimming), camping trips, chaperoning trips outside of the Yukon, and more. Adult programming consisted of sports as mentioned above. My most recent chaperoning position before this summer was in January of this year, I assisted my former boss and coworkers for a Youth trip to Vancouver. There was also events that catered to adults and children that I assisted with, examples being Fathers Day, my communities annual winter carnival, the Christmas project, and many more holidays that my community celebrates with immersive activities.

I have graduated from the Practical Nurse Program with Yukon University/ Bow Valley College in June 2025. My experience within the program provided exposure to healthcare fields. First clinical in April 2025, I was at Whistlebend Long-Term Care. In September - October 2024, I was at Whitehorse General Hospital in the Medical wing. January - February 2025, I was at Whitehorse General Hospital on the Surgical wing. For my practicum in February to April 2025, I was with my preceptor at Whistlebend Long-Term Care.

Tasks I had done during my 3 clinical placements and my preceptorship:

• Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
• Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and creating client-nurse therapeutic relationships.
• Participated in tailgate and continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and enhance professional development.
• Contributed to a positive work culture by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and respect for colleagues in all interactions.
• Recognized and reported observations, patient behaviors and other indicators outside normal parameters or directions given by preceptor, buddy nurse during clinical, or instructors.