MELLISA CHAKANYA
Red Deer,AB
Summary
Caring and compassionate new Graduate Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Identifies and quickly closes any knowledge gaps to offer value to employer and the team. A professional who demonstrates strengths in customer service, time management, compassion, prioritization, and critical thinking skills. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Nurse
Centennial Centre For Mental Health And Brain Injury
05.2023 - Current
- Responding to observed behavioral changes and implementing strategies to promote optimal mental health, physical health, and overall well-being of patients
- Completing health history and mental status assessments alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, topical and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to the most responsible health provider
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Contributed to a positive healing environment for patients through the provision of compassionate, personalized nursing care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by promptly addressing concerns and providing emotional support during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients, taking into account specific needs and goals.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently following established protocols and cross-checking with colleagues before administering medications.
Client Care Assistant
Alberta Health Services
12.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Follow direction from medical professionals.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Recognizing opportunities to build raport
- Utilized clinical data systems to document patient visits
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Responding efficiently to potential client overdoses
Nursing Student
Red Deer Polytechnic
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Served 6 different clinical rotations as part of nursing school curriculum, including Palliative (U32), General Surgery (U23), Renal (U31), Mental Health (CCMHBI), Rocky Mountain Rural Health Centre, Drumheller Public Health, Red Deer Public Health
- Collaborated with staff during rotations with a focus on team collaboration to optimize patient outcomes and environmental morale.
- Gained efficiency navigating Electronic Medical Record systems such as EPIC and MEDITECH.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly responding to changing patient conditions and adjusting care strategies accordingly.
- Developed strong time management skills through effective prioritization of tasks, allowing for increased efficiency in the workplace.
- Provided full range of care from wound care, ambulation, administration of oral, topical, intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous medication.
- Specialized in providing compassionate care for elderly, terminal patients to ensure patient dignity during care.
- Maintained empathetic approach to patient care, and readily educated patients regarding their trauma and care.
- Assessed patient vital signs and aided in triaging of those patients by conducting comprehensive nursing assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB04.2024
Skills
- Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- EPIC- CONNECT CARE
- MEDITECH
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Problem Solving
- Grooming Support
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Heart and Stroke - (2023-2024)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (May 2023)
- It's Your Move (2023)
Timeline
Client Care Assistant
Alberta Health Services
12.2023 - Current
Graduate Nurse
Centennial Centre For Mental Health And Brain Injury
05.2023 - Current
Nursing Student
Red Deer Polytechnic
01.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Red Deer Polytechnic
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Heart and Stroke - (2023-2024)
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (May 2023)
- It's Your Move (2023)
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