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Mindy Gruhl

North Bay,ON

Summary

Dedicated Registered Practical Nurse with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and effective communication. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure safety.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

North Bay Regional Health Centre
North Bay, Ontario
03.2026 - Current
  • Administered medications following established protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
  • Supported patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient care strategies.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.

Registered Practical Nurse

The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario
11.2023 - 12.2025
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments. (EPIC)
  • Provided direct patient care,stabilized patients,and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV,SC, IM injections and monitored responses.
  • Completed head-to-toe assessments
  • Facilitated patient admissions and discharges while collaborating effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Protecting patients and employees by following to infection- control policies and protocols
  • medication administration and storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations
  • Delivered comprehensive patient reports during shift changes to ensure continuity of care.

Nursing Student

Bruyere Continuing Care
Ottawa, Ontario
06.2023 - 08.2023

Completed patient research Collaborated with nurses and respiratory therapists at huddle prior to shift Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.

  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to the assigned nurse
  • Completed head-toe-assessments
  • Provided tracheostomy care (Dressing changes, inner cannula changes, securing and changing trach ties)
  • Practiced using IN/EX machine ontracheostomy patients
  • Performed oral and in-line trachea suctioning on patients
  • Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
  • Assisted with bed transfersand mechanical lifts
  • Charted all data using their system (Meditech)
  • Advocating for my patients by calling their physician when needed
  • Managed all of my preceptor's patients at the end of my consolidation
  • Provided detailed shift report to the oncoming nurse to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Algonquin College
Ottawa
10-2023

Diploma - Developmental Service Worker

Algonquin College
Ottawa
04-2018

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Medication management
  • Patient safety
  • Patient charting using Epic and Meditech
  • Critical thinker and active listener
  • IV insertion/PICC line care
  • Infection control using appropriate PPE
  • Ethics and confidentiality
  • Teamwork collaboration

Certification

Registered Practical Nurse

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

North Bay Regional Health Centre
03.2026 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

The Ottawa Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2025

Nursing Student

Bruyere Continuing Care
06.2023 - 08.2023

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Algonquin College

Diploma - Developmental Service Worker

Algonquin College
Mindy Gruhl