Megan Mckinlay
Iroquois Falls ,ON
Summary
Offering compassionate and patient-focused approach, ready to thrive in supportive environment. Brings understanding of basic healthcare protocols and techniques, as well as strong communication skills. Ready to use and develop caregiving and assistance skills in the Registered Nurse role. I would like to give back to my community and help provide the best, most supportive care possible for each and every patient.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Community Living
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Personal Support Worker
MICs Group of Health Services
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma
Northern College
Iroquois Falls, ON06-2025
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Cultural sensitivity
- Relationship building
- Client relationship management
- Medication organization
- Clinical documentation
- Many more
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- BLS HCP/First-aid
- AODA
- IV therapy course
- GPA
- G class driver
- WHIMIS
- Expanse Meditech training
Clinical placements
- Medical C TADH Stephanie Chapetski RN, BScN 168 hours
- Medical C TADH Wendy McKenzie RN, BScN 72 hours
- Surgical TDAH Brooke McGuire RN, BScN 72 hours
- Maternity TADH Casey Columbus RN, BScN 60 hours
- Mental Health Unit TADH Morgan Ellerton RN, BScN 60 hours
- Preceptorship Anson General Stephanie St.Denis 320 hours as of 03/27/25
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
MICs Group of Health Services
04.2024 - 08.2024
Personal Support Worker
Community Living
01.2023 - 02.2025
Practical Nursing Diploma
Northern College
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