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MERCY ANTWI
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Licensed/Registered Practical Nurse with over 10 years of progressive nursing experience providing comprehensive patient-centered care in acute care, emergency, medical-surgical, public health, home care, long-term care, and remote northern healthcare settings across Canada. Experienced in supporting clients with chronic disease, acute illness, post-partum, palliative, and end-of-life care, and complex medical needs within culturally diverse communities. Demonstrated expertise in clinical assessment, wound care, IV therapy, chronic disease management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and care coordination. Strong ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients and families, develop individualized care plans, and maintain accurate EMR documentation while delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care.
Knowledgeable LPN with a deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Hospital
Ontario
01.2026 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients experiencing acute illness, chronic disease, and medical emergencies.
- Conduct ongoing patient assessments and monitor changes in condition to support timely interventions and continuity of care.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood transfusions, and IV push medications in accordance with CNO standards.
- Perform wound care, urinary catheterization, NG tube insertions, ECGs, specimen collection, and medication administration.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Manage admissions, transfers, and discharge planning while maintaining accurate EMR documentation.
- Support culturally safe and compassionate care for diverse and northern populations.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical care situations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Registered Nurse
Wrinch Memorial Hospital
Hazelton, British Columbia
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care within medical-surgical and emergency settings in a rural healthcare environment.
- Conducted holistic patient assessments and coordinated individualized treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, blood transfusions, and advanced nursing procedures safely and effectively.
- Performed wound care, catheter care, NG tube management, staple and suture removal, and patient monitoring.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and communicated patient status changes promptly to physicians.
- Assisted emergency department operations during staffing shortages to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Administered patient care, including medication management and vital sign monitoring.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Long Term Care and Extended Care Yellowknife
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic health conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare teams to coordinate care plans and support positive Residences outcomes.
- Provided wound care, medication administration, enteral feeding, catheter care, and residents' education.
- Assisted with feeding, grooming, and promoted residence hygiene
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation and ensured compliance with infection prevention protocols.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
RPN Acute Care
Moose Factory Hospital
Northern Ontario
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Administer medication per the doctor's order
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Registered Practical Nurse
Timmins and District Hospital
Ontario
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient-centered care.
- Administered medications, blood transfusions, IV therapies, and enteral feeding.
- Assisted with admissions, discharges, patient monitoring, and ongoing assessments.
- Performed NG tube insertions, telemetry monitoring, and diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated patient concerns effectively.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
LPN Acute Care
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Nova Scotia
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and care plans accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and optimize recovery processes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nunavut Health Centers
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided home care and public health nursing services across 10 remote northern communities.
- Supported clients with chronic disease management, health promotion, acute care needs, and community-based nursing services.
- Conducted patient assessments, coordinated care plans, and collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and community organizations.
- Participated in admissions, discharge planning, referrals, and culturally responsive care initiatives.
LPN
Rankin Inlet Inpatient Acute Care Unit and Home Care
Nunavut
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Provided home care and public health nursing services across 10 remote northern communities.
- Supported clients with chronic disease management, health promotion, acute care needs, and community-based nursing services.
- Conducted patient assessments, coordinated care plans, and collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and community organizations.
- Participated in admissions, discharge planning, referrals, and culturally responsive care initiatives.
- Maintained accurate Meditech documentation, followed up on patients' specialty appointments, and patient records.
- Demonstrated leadership skills while acting in management support roles when required.
- Home visitation, administer meds, wound care, palliative care, and provide care for expired bodies.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician and CHN's orders, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
RPN LTC
Pinewood Court
Thunder Bay, Ontario
10.2016 - 01.2017
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Aurora College Via Victoria University
Yellowknife, NT06-2025
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Seneca College
North York, Toronto01-2015
Skills
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Meditec Documentation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team Player
- Clinical Documentation & Reporting
- Wound care and Assessment, IV Therapy
- Patient Focus and Head-to-Toe Assessment
- SBAR Documentation, Patient's Glucose Check, and follow the protocol
- Diabetes management
- Chronic disease management
- Trauma-informed care
- Psychotropic medications
- Adaptable and flexible
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Immunization administration
- Emergency response
- Patient triaging
- Transcribing orders
- Staff supervision
- Behavioral assessment
- Mental health support
- Case management
- Patient safety protocols
- EKG administration
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Cultural competence
- Critical thinking
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Patient support
- Specimen collection
- Enter statistical information into Health Suite in a timely manner
- Preventive care
- Pediatric care
- Verbal and written communication
- Tuberculosis testing
Affiliations
Affirmative Action Policy – No Priority
Certification
- RN Temporary License – British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) | 2025
- Licensed Practical Nurse – Northwest Territories & Nunavut | 2026
- Registered Member – Nova Scotia College of Nurses | 2026
- Registered Member – College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) | 2026
- Vulnerable Sector Check – Peel Police | 2026
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C | 2026
- Immunization Certificate – Nunavut | 2024
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course – Sioux Lockout Hospital | 2026
- Phlebotomy Certification | 2019
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) | 2020
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wrinch Memorial Hospital
08.2025 - 01.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Long Term Care and Extended Care Yellowknife
07.2024 - 12.2025
RPN Acute Care
Moose Factory Hospital
12.2022 - 01.2023
LPN Acute Care
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Practical Nurse
Timmins and District Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nunavut Health Centers
11.2019 - 01.2022
LPN
Rankin Inlet Inpatient Acute Care Unit and Home Care
10.2017 - 11.2019
RPN LTC
Pinewood Court
10.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Aurora College Via Victoria University
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Seneca College
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Home & Community Care, Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care & Palliative Care and Case Management
- Patient & Family Education , Admissions & Discharge Planning
- Medication Administration, IV Therapy & Blood Transfusions, NG/G-Tube & Enteral Feeding
- Foley Catheter & Ostomy Care, EMR Documentation & Charting
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Public Health Nursing
- Indigenous & Northern Health and Infection Prevention & Control
- Pain & Symptom Management, Clinical Assessments, and Emergency & Acute Care Nursing
- Patient Advocacy and Leadership & Staff Support
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Ability to work independently and within interdisciplinary teams
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Compassionate, culturally sensitive, and patient-focused approach
- Adaptable to remote, rural, and fast-paced healthcare environments