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Melika Shahrabi Farahani

Toronto,ON

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Practical Nursing (RPN) student at Centennial College with hands-on clinical experience in acute care and rehabilitation settings, including Humber River Health and Providence Healthcare. Proficient in vital sign assessment, medication administration, and monitoring acutely ill patients. Skilled in prioritizing care, responding effectively to rapidly changing situations, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Committed to infection control, patient safety, and delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse Intern

Humber River Health | Medicine Acute Stroke Unit
09.2025 - Current
  • Individual member of the interdisciplinary team to support patient assessments, vital signs, mobility, hygiene, and nutrition.
  • Administer medications and documentation directives as necessary under supervision.
  • Observe and assist in monitoring neurological checks, intravenous therapy, and wound revisions under supervision.
  • Follow with infection control and patient safety directives.
  • Communicate with patients, family members while educating and providing emotional support as appropriate.
  • Communicate with the interdisciplinary team on patient care including shift 'huddles', care planning meetings, and documentation within the electronic health record.

Student Nurse Intern

Providence Health Care | Rehab Orthopedic Unit
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Assisted with vital signs, hygiene, mobility, feeding, and comfort measures
  • Assisted with medication administration and documentation under supervision
  • Observed and assisted with dressing changes, catheter care and assessment, and wound assessment
  • Adhered to infection control and patient safety protocols
    Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary team with regards to patient care plans
  • Communicated with patients and families using empathy, compassion, and professionalism
  • Documented in patient charts and electronic patient record

Store Associate

The TJX Companies, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized store environment.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems, processing transactions accurately and swiftly.

Pharmacy Clerk

Pouya Teb Technical Orthopaedics Clinic
02.2019 - 04.2022

•Assisted the pharmacy technician in the preparation and completion of prescriptions.
•Provided relevant information and connected issues to the pharmacist to ensure a quality customer experience.
•Observed and stocked shelves to ensure supplies for medications was available and stocked.
•Helped with filing documents, labeling medications, and packaging products within portions of administrative duties for pharmacy staff.

Education

Practical Nursing

Centennial College
Scarborough, Ontario
04-2026

Pre-Health Sciences

George Brown College
Toronto
04-2023

Skills

  • Vital sign assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Infection control
  • Catheter care
  • G-tube care
  • Pain assessment
  • Patient education
  • Mobility assistance
  • Charting and documentation
  • Compassionate communication
  • Emotional support

Languages

English
Persian

Certification

  • CPR/AED – Canadian Red Cross, Jun 2025 – Jun 2026
  • First Aid – Lifesaver 101, Nov 2024 – Nov 2027
  • IPAC – Ontario Health | Santé Ontario, Nov 2023
  • WHMIS 2021 – Ontario Tech University, Oct 2023
  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness – Ontario Health | Santé Ontario, Oct 2023
  • Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention – Ontario Tech University, Oct 2023
  • Mindsight – Ontario Tech University, Oct 2023

Timeline

Student Nurse Intern

Humber River Health | Medicine Acute Stroke Unit
09.2025 - Current

Student Nurse Intern

Providence Health Care | Rehab Orthopedic Unit
01.2025 - 04.2025

Store Associate

The TJX Companies, Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Clerk

Pouya Teb Technical Orthopaedics Clinic
02.2019 - 04.2022

Practical Nursing

Centennial College

Pre-Health Sciences

George Brown College
Melika Shahrabi Farahani