Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Monika Sobarnia

Mississauga,Canada

Summary

A passionate nursing student striving to obtain experience in a hospital setting position where my extensive knowledge and experience in patient-centered care, calm disposition, and communication skills will support Credit Valley Hospital in providing compassionate and quality care to all. Personable and compassionate, equipped with foundational knowledge in clinical practices and patient care. Understanding of medical terminology and patient communication, along with technical skills in basic medical procedures and record-keeping. Committed to providing quality care and supporting healthcare team in delivering efficient and effective patient services.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical extern

Credit Valley Hospital
12.2023 - Current
  • Assist patients with ADL'S such as providing morning care, feeding during meal time and transferring
  • Support, communicate and participate in interdisciplinary teams (PT, OT and SLP) with their assessments and care for patients
  • Assist nurses with routine assessments, wound care, transfers to enhance safety and quality of care for patients
  • Perform P&I audit, collect wound care prevention data, share information, participate in teaching and learning sessions on the unit
  • Assist with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is free of trip hazards, fall prevention strategies are maintained and free of clutter

Nursing Student

North York General Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
  • Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
  • Actively sought feedback from nursing staff and incorporated constructive criticism into personal practice for continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Applied evidence-based practices when providing nursing care to ensure that interventions were grounded in current research and best practice guidelines.

Clinical Extern

Credit Valley Hospital
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Perform and monitor patient vital signs during patient visit to the clinic
  • Communicated and reported clearly abnormal findings to doctor or primary nurse
  • Established positive rapport and therapeutic relationships with patients when asking questions related to chemotherapy treatment
  • Provided assistance with the primary nurse to provide education about various chemotherapy treatments such as oral chemotherapy tablets or IV chemotherapy

Retail Sales Associate

Under Armour
11.2019 - 04.2023
  • Engage with customers enthusiastically, attentively and positively to drive sales
  • Process cash, credit, and debit payments as a cashier using a point-of-sales (POS) system
  • Perform functions such as receiving stock, processing stock and house-keeping task

Nursing Student

Credit Valley Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Manage patient health in terms of symptom and pain management
  • Help to alleviate the patient's suffering, symptoms and pain through prescribed medication
  • Able to provide patient education about the administration of medication
  • Assisted patient with ADL's such as providing a bed bath, helping feed them during each meal, transferring them in bed and helping the patient get out of bed
  • Implement a palliative care plan
  • Support patients and family members with their physical and psychosocial needs

Nursing Student

Credit Valley Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Monitor and perform patient vital signs
  • Performed patient assessment such as cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic and abdomen assessments
  • Managed oral, intramuscular injections and subcutaneous injections under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Clinical Instructor
  • Assessed and supervised patient mobilization to prevent skin breakdown and falls

Nursing Student

Main Street Terrace Long Term Care
03.2019 - 04.2019
  • Monitoring and providing care to patients with diagnoses including dementia and Alzehimer's disease
  • Assisted patients with morning care such as providing a bed bath, feeding them breakfast, brushing their teeth, and bed making
  • Ensured each patient safety and security at all times
  • Worked collaboratively along with the RN, RPN and PSW to ensure the highest level of patient centered care

Student Receptionist

Credit Valley Health Center
02.2017 - 06.2017
  • Greeted and welcomed patients by providing them a positive first impression
  • Checked in patients by collecting their personal and medical information
  • Responsible for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting each room after the physician has done their appointment with a patient
  • Schedule, reschedule and verify patient appointments over the phone or in-person
  • Request medical records from different offices or the hospital
  • The medical records were printed, faxed, and scanned then organized into the patient file

Education

Diploma in Practical Registered Nursing -

Centennial College
Toronto, ON
04.2025

Secondary School Diploma -

St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School
Mississauga, ON
06.2018

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient Care
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Reliability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Task Prioritization

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Basic Life Saving Support, Heart2Heart
  • First Aid & CPR, Heart2Heart
  • Breastfeeding, RNAO
  • Fetal Health Surveillance, UBC

Timeline

Nursing Student

North York General Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024

Clinical extern

Credit Valley Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Clinical Extern

Credit Valley Hospital
04.2023 - 12.2023

Nursing Student

Credit Valley Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021

Nursing Student

Credit Valley Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021

Retail Sales Associate

Under Armour
11.2019 - 04.2023

Nursing Student

Main Street Terrace Long Term Care
03.2019 - 04.2019

Student Receptionist

Credit Valley Health Center
02.2017 - 06.2017

Diploma in Practical Registered Nursing -

Centennial College

Secondary School Diploma -

St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School
Monika Sobarnia