Dwayne Alexander Chan
Nursing Student
Calgary
Summary
Graduate Nurse with Bachelors in Nursing (BN) from University of Calgary seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, patient care, time management, and critical-thinking skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Student Nurse (Final Focus)
Alberta Health Services
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Final focus placement took place on Unit 102: General Surgery/Oncology. Worked 12-hour night/day shifts for a total of 388 hours.
- Developed strong time management skills through effective prioritization of tasks, allowing for increased efficiency in the workplace and taking on a full patient load.
- Given the opportunity to enhance current nursing skills on the unit which included: NG tube insertions, medication administration, catheter insertions, IV insertions, complex/simple wound dressings, drain managements, admissions, discharges, etc.
- Educated about post-graduate nursing skills that require more learning like epidurals, central line management, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), and much more.
- Given the opportunity to safely practice in the high observation section on the unit under direct supervision of my preceptor.
- Provided health teaching to patients about post-operative care and wound management at discharge.
- Collaborated with families and other health professions under Co-Act to provide client-centered care and improve health outcomes in patients.
Clinical Student Nurse
Alberta Health Services
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Clinical placements included Unit 30/31- Burns and Plastics at Foothills Medical Centre, Unit 72: General Medicine/Cardiology at Rockyview General Hospital, and Unit 66:Internal Medicine/Cardiology at South Health Campus.
- Worked alongside licensed nurses on the unit to provide care for patients which focused on recovery and improving healthcare outcomes.
- Delivered high level quality care for up to four patients on the unit which included: vital signs, head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, hygienic care, PVAD maintenance, and wound care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and, enhance treatment strategies.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing patient subjective/objective data.
Healthcare Aide
Alberta Health Services
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked as a healthcare aide on Unit 72 at Rockyview General Hospital.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Clinical Student Nurse
Seton AgeCare Centre
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Clinicals revolved around working with healthcare professionals to provide care for the residents in a long-term care unit.
- Responsibilities included morning care, feeding, showering, and cleaning after the residents.
- Also in charge of creating and using careplans to effectively assist the residents.
- Performed vital signs and head-to-toe assessments on residents for data analysis and diagnoses.
- Use the Point of Care application to chart findings, diagnoses, and tasks done for residents.
- Trained to transfer patients using one-person and two-person equipment.
Breakfast Attendant
Econolodge Inn & Suites
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked as a houseperson and breakfast attendant for Econolodge.
- Responsibilities include efficient breakfast bar set-up and operations beginning at early hours and finishing prior to check out times.
- Secondary responsibility of the job was to clean the hotel daily which included areas such as the kitchen, dining area, lobby, offices, front desk, pool, elevators, bathrooms, and exercise room.
- Cleaning tasks consisted of vacuuming, mopping, dusting, window washing, dish washing, etc.
Education
Bachelors in Nursing (BN) -
University of Calgary
2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 09.2020 - Current
Skills
Vital Signs/Head-to-toe Assessments
References
Loise Maica Abarquez (Nursing Preceptor, RN): 403-929-6226
Justine Pia (Term 7 Nursing Instructor, RN): 306-861-1381
Mae Anne Pagaduan (Econolodge Supervisor): 587-968-2071
Timeline
Student Nurse (Final Focus)
Alberta Health Services
01.2024 - 04.2024
Clinical Student Nurse
Alberta Health Services
09.2022 - 12.2023
Healthcare Aide
Alberta Health Services
05.2022 - 08.2022
Clinical Student Nurse
Seton AgeCare Centre
01.2022 - 04.2022
Breakfast Attendant
Econolodge Inn & Suites
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelors in Nursing (BN) -
University of Calgary
09.2020 - Current
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