Melissa Kearney

Licensed Registered Practical Nurse, in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Clinical placement -nursing experience in Medicine, Med- Surg, Stroke/Oncology unit and Neurology/ Step-down rehab units. Highly skilled in performing comprehensive and focused nursing assessment, including physical, mental, and emotional health evaluations. Skilled in assessing resident’s functional abilities in long-term care settings and up-dating individualized care plans accordingly. Committed to delivering culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Skilled in building trust and therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Participates in ongoing cultural sensitivity training. Dedicated to advocating for client’s rights and autonomy. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams – works closely with physicians, RN’s, PSWs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, pharmacists, and dietitians. Coordinated and supported discharge planning by contributing assessment findings and advocating for appropriate community resources. Skilled in electronic medical records (EHR) and documentation practices – Epic, Point Click Care, Microsoft office, Word, Excel, Power-point, and Outlook- ensuring privacy and confidentiality.

• Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C Canadian Red Cross Expiry date: 2027-07-15
• Basic Life Support (HCP) Canadian Red Cross Expiry date: 2026-10-29
• Mask Fit Test – 3M 8210/1860 Expiry date: 2026-03-02
• Empowering Excellence: Nursing Best Practices in Stroke Care Workshop 2025-04-03
• Wound Prevention & Management Workshop 2024-02-21

• Practical Student Nurse Placement September 6 – December 13, 2022. Providence Healthcare- Scarborough Ontario
• Practical Student Nurse Placement September 6- December 13, 2023 Michael Garron Hospital – East York, Ontario
• Administered medication, IV fluids/ medication, monitored clients for potential adverse reactions and completed pain assessments.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to both the clients and their family members.
• Participated in palliative care discussions and end-of-life care supports.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess and manage common symptoms of oncology clients by carrying out protocols of the unit’s strategic symptom management care plans.
• Effective communication skills to covey complex medical information in a clear and empathetic manner to the clients and families.
• Practical Student Nurse – Consolidation January 8 – April 19, 2024 Providence Healthcare – Scarborough Ontario