Melissa Colbourne
Priceville,ON
Summary
Experienced in hospital and community based health care services. Proficient in supporting patients as they navigate the health care system to achieve the best health possible. Able to serve unique client needs through clear communication and coordinating support systems. Honors spirit of empathy and respect to maintain open dialogue and trust.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Homemaker
Self
02.2011 - Current
- Raising 5 children with special needs
- Completed dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming for patients.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Teaching French as a Second Language
Gospel Light Christian School
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Using creative ideas to engage students
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Specialized Foster Parent
Simcoe Muskoka Children's Aid
05.2010 - 09.2016
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
RN-NICU
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
05.2001 - 01.2011
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN-Visiting Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Home Care
05.1999 - 05.2001
- Provided direct patient care, assisting patients to transition from hospital to home
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teaching family members how to care for patient.
Education
Certificate of Language Interpretation - Languages
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON05.2018
Bachelor of Science of Nursing -
Ryerson Polytechnic University
05.1999
Skills
- Client Needs Assessment
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Emotional Support
- Patient Intakes
Bilingual in French
CEFR B2.5 level. Continuing to upgrade my French with Alliance Francaise with the aspiration of achieving C2 level fluency.
Timeline
Teaching French as a Second Language
Gospel Light Christian School
09.2017 - 05.2018
Homemaker
Self
02.2011 - Current
Specialized Foster Parent
Simcoe Muskoka Children's Aid
05.2010 - 09.2016
RN-NICU
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
05.2001 - 01.2011
RN-Visiting Nurse
Saint Elizabeth Home Care
05.1999 - 05.2001
Certificate of Language Interpretation - Languages
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Science of Nursing -
Ryerson Polytechnic University
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