Misty Lashley
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate and knowledgeable Registered Practical Nurse experienced in providing client-centered care. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff and preceptorship to Nursing Students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Toronto District School Board
Etobicoke, Ontario
09.2025 - Current
- Instruct diverse groups of Personal Support Worker (PSW) students in clinical practices and healthcare fundamentals.
- Maintain a safe learning environment while adhering to health regulations and protocols.
- Assess student competency levels through direct observation in the lab and long-term care (LTC) setting.
- Assist in the interview process for new, potential students.
Registered Practical Nurse
West Park Healthcare Centre
York, Ontario
04.2022 - Current
- Exhibit excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and staff members, to ensure timely delivery of quality care.
- Implement protocols for pain management, wound care, and medication administration.
- Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient health status.
- Ensure proper infection control practices are followed when providing nursing care.
- Actively participate in continuing education opportunities related to nursing practice standards.
- Train and mentor new RPNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
Public Health RPN
Toronto Public Health Division
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Adhered to Toronto Public Health guidelines and IPAC procedures.
- Administered COVID-19 vaccinations to clients.
- Prepared and reconstituted vaccines.
- Reviewed clients' files and educated clients on the benefits and side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine.
- Provided after-care to immunized clients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in status.
Registered Practical Nurse
Chartwell Trilogy LTC
Toronto, ON
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments, and accurately reported patient status.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Volunteer Worker
Chartwell Trilogy Long Term Care Residence
Scarborough, ON
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Spent quality time with residents in need of companionship and emotional support.
- Engaged residents in physical and mental activities to sustain a good quality of life, including adult coloring, reading, and board games.
- Assisted workers in transporting residents to and from the dining room, and assisted with lunch duties.
Nursing Student
Chartwell Trilogy Long Term Care Residence
Scarborough, Ontario
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living.
- Administered medication (oral, IM, and subcutaneous).
- Reported and documented care.
- Upheld the organization's mission, values, and vision.
Nursing Student
The Scarborough Hospital (Grace Campus)
Scarborough
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living.
- Repositioned clients on schedule to maintain skin integrity.
- Medication Administration (Oral, IV, IM, and Subq)
- Performed wound care.
- Reported and documented care.
Nursing Student
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (Lyndhurst Centre)
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living.
- Assisted clients with ambulation.
- Repositioned clients on schedule to maintain skin integrity.
- Medication Administration (Oral, SubQ).
- Reported and documented care.
Education
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Nursing
Centennial College Of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON06.2019
Skills
- Client Centered Care
- Patient Education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Preceptorship
- Compassion
- Cultural Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Keen Attention to Detail
- Effective verbal and non-verbal communication
- Medication and IV administration
- Physical assessments
- Wound Care
- Documentation/EPR
- Disease Prevention and Management
- Ventilators and Tracheostomy Trained
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Microsoft Word
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Toronto District School Board
09.2025 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
West Park Healthcare Centre
04.2022 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Chartwell Trilogy LTC
12.2021 - 12.2022
Public Health RPN
Toronto Public Health Division
04.2021 - 04.2023
Volunteer Worker
Chartwell Trilogy Long Term Care Residence
06.2019 - 03.2020
Nursing Student
Chartwell Trilogy Long Term Care Residence
01.2019 - 05.2019
Nursing Student
The Scarborough Hospital (Grace Campus)
09.2018 - 12.2018
Nursing Student
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (Lyndhurst Centre)
05.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Nursing
Centennial College Of Applied Arts And Technology