MELODY OPPONG
North York
Summary
New-graduate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with strong clinical preparation in acute care, long-term care, and community settings. Competent in patient assessment, safe medication administration, infection prevention and control (IPAC), and accurate electronic documentation. Experienced working within fast-paced hospital environments while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Calm, safety-focused, and adaptable, with a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered, and evidence-informed care.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Pre-Graduate Placement- Medicine Unit
Trillium Health Partners - Missisauga Hospital
Mississauga, ON
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Completed comprehensive head‑to‑toe and focused assessments; monitored, trended, and reported changes in patient condition using SBAR.
- Administered medications safely (oral, subcutaneous) under preceptor supervision in alignment with hospital policies and the 10 rights of medication administration.
- Provided direct patient care including hygiene, mobility, feeding, hydration, glucose monitoring, and elimination support.
- Assisted with wound care, catheter care, enteral feeding, and dressing changes while maintaining strict IPAC standards.
- Documented accurately in electronic health records (EPIC) using SOAP and DAR formats.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support recovery goals, reduce complications, and promote safe discharge planning
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Cooksville Care Centre
Mississauga, ON
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Delivered resident‑centered care including ADLs, mobility, nutrition, and comfort measures.
- Monitored intake/output and overall condition; promptly escalated concerns to the nursing team.
- Assisted with post‑fall, admission, and skin assessments, emphasizing safety, dignity, and quality outcomes.
- Applied therapeutic communication, GPA, and PIECES principles to manage responsive behaviors.
Education
Diploma - Pratical Nursing
Sheridan College
Brampton, ON08-2025
High School Diploma -
Emery Collegiate Institute
Toronto07-2014
Skills
- Head‑to‑toe & focused assessments, vital signs, pain assessment
- Medication administration (oral, subcutaneous) & safety checks
- Wound care, dressing changes, catheter & enteral feeding care
- Infection prevention & control (PPE, hand hygiene, isolation)
- Electronic documentation (EPIC, CIMS; SOAP, DAR notes)
- Intake & output monitoring, glucose monitoring
- Mobility assistance, mechanical lifts, transfers, fall prevention
- Therapeutic communication, de‑escalation, GPA, PIECES
- Time management, prioritization, teamwork in acute settings
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – CNO (Eligible / New Graduate)
- Basic Life Support (CPR & First Aid)
- Mask Fit Testing
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)
- Wounds Canada Institute Certificate
- WHMIS | Health & Safety | Vulnerable Sector Check
Timeline
Pre-Graduate Placement- Medicine Unit
Trillium Health Partners - Missisauga Hospital
04.2025 - 07.2025
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Cooksville Care Centre
01.2025 - 03.2025
Diploma - Pratical Nursing
Sheridan College
High School Diploma -
Emery Collegiate Institute