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Melissa Roche

Oshawa,Canada

Summary

Experienced with patient care, focusing on delivering personalized and empathetic services. Utilizes clinical skills to support medical staff and improve patient care quality. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient management, ensuring smooth and efficient healthcare environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Activity Aide/ Interm Recreation Director

Spring Living Cedar croft Retirement
05.2022 - Current
  • Created an inclusive environment that welcomed individuals of all abilities by offering adaptive programming
  • Supported positive socialization within groups and activities to promote respect among participants.
  • Enhanced community engagement by developing and promoting diverse recreational programs and events. ( 2 km Alzheimer's walk , Grandparents day, and Christmas Market)
  • Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and News letter .published electronically and in print.
  • Trained and provided information to new volunteers to contribute to activities and programs in constructive ways.

Nursing Student - Consolidation

Whitecliffe Retirement Home
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes while monitoring patient responses.
  • Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments to identify abnormalities requiring further evaluation.
  • Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks including vital sign monitoring and patient documentation.
  • Collaborated with experienced nurses to acquire knowledge of advanced procedures.
  • Documented patient falls and communicated with doctors and pharmacies through fax.

Nursing Student- Med Surge

Lakeridge health hospital - Durham College
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Facilitated effective communication with patients and families regarding treatment plans and instructions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care coordination.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure and pulse rate, according to established protocols.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance and disease management strategies.
  • Conducted basic physical examinations, documenting height, weight, and BMI in patient charts.
  • Observed changes in patient conditions, reporting concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Managed multiple tasks while delivering high-quality patient care.
  • Partnered with registered nurses to execute specified patient care activities.

Nursing Student

Ontario shores - Durham College
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted and documented mental status assessments for comprehensive patient evaluations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of patient care.
  • Monitored patient conditions, reporting changes to supervising nurses or physicians.
  • Participated in weekly case conferences to discuss interdisciplinary treatment plans.
  • Recorded vital signs and recovery progress to maintain accurate patient records.
  • Supervised patients during meals to ensure safety and compliance with dietary needs.
  • Promoted open communication while upholding patient rights and confidentiality.

Student- Lakeridge Health CCC

Durham College
01.2023 - 04.2023

Monitored vital signs and recorded patient conditions according to established protocols.

Educated patients on health maintenance and preventive measures for disease management.

Conducted basic physical exams, including height, weight, and BMI measurements.

Reported changes in patient conditions to supervising nurse or physician promptly.

Managed multiple tasks concurrently while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Documented recovery progress, input/output, and significant changes in patient status.

Personal Support Worker

Sunny Crest Nursing Home
04.2017 - 04.2021
  • Delivered personalized care and support to each resident per individual care plans.
  • Collaborated with care team members to promote resident independence and maximize abilities.
  • Managed care for 10 residents during regular shifts, increasing to 12 when short-staffed.
  • Adapted to high-pressure situations while navigating challenges during the pandemic.
  • Provided cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to clients and families.
  • Established therapeutic relationships to enhance quality of life for residents.

Communicated changes in client status and concerns promptly to supervisors and healthcare team members.

  • Documented interventions and activities clearly to ensure continuity of care.

Guest Attendant

Wynfield Retirement Residence
06.2017 - 01.2019
  • Executed residents' care plans to fulfill identified needs and interests.
  • Facilitated Activities of Daily Living (ADL), including bathing, dressing, and mealtime assistance.
  • Collaborated with care team members to ensure cohesive support for residents.
  • Demonstrated empathy towards elderly residents and their families in all interactions.
  • UCP(Administered medications, including PRNs and narcotics, and experience with paper MAR)
  • Promoted client independence by assisting with skill development and decision-making.

Companion

Private
05.2016 - 01.2019
  • Design and implement individual recreation programs to meet the identified needs and interests of the resident
  • An I bring my dog and I let her throw the ball for her; Participate in care planning, evaluation and documentation; Coordinate and implement outings like to the park or beach.

Education

Standand First Aid And Level C CPR- AED

Practical Nursing

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
08.2024

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)

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Durham College
11.2023

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Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education
06.2017

Recreation And Leisure Services

Durham College
Oshawa, None
04.2015

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Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
02.2012

Basic Life Support
Oshawa

Airway Management
Oshawa, ON

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Time Management
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Patient Feeding

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Nursing Student - Consolidation

Whitecliffe Retirement Home
05.2024 - 08.2024

Nursing Student- Med Surge

Lakeridge health hospital - Durham College
01.2024 - 04.2024

Nursing Student

Ontario shores - Durham College
10.2023 - 12.2023

Student- Lakeridge Health CCC

Durham College
01.2023 - 04.2023

Activity Aide/ Interm Recreation Director

Spring Living Cedar croft Retirement
05.2022 - Current

Guest Attendant

Wynfield Retirement Residence
06.2017 - 01.2019

Personal Support Worker

Sunny Crest Nursing Home
04.2017 - 04.2021

Companion

Private
05.2016 - 01.2019

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Durham College

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Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education

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Sir Sandford Fleming College

Standand First Aid And Level C CPR- AED

Practical Nursing

Durham College

Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)

Recreation And Leisure Services

Durham College

Basic Life Support

Airway Management
Melissa Roche