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Nicole Ljuckanov

Nicole Ljuckanov

Registered Nurse
Newcastle

Summary

Registered Nurse with 10 years of nursing experience, including 9 years as a Registered Practical Nurse and the past year practicing as an RN in acute pediatric care. I bring specialized expertise in pediatric, maternal-child, surgical, and community health, and currently work in the Multi-Organ Transplant Unit at SickKids Hospital, delivering advanced post-operative care to pediatric transplant recipients in a high-acuity inpatient setting. My clinical scope includes complex pediatric care, tracheostomy and ventilator management, G-tube/NG care, wound and ostomy management, infusion and IV therapy, maternal-newborn assessments, and end-of-life support in both hospital and home environments. I also offer international experience through maternal-child health work in Guatemala, where I collaborated with midwives on prenatal and postnatal care and led educational sessions on disease prevention for adolescent girls. Having successfully passed the NCLEX-RN, I am now seeking a full-time Registered Nursing role in the United States, where I can contribute my advanced clinical expertise, international experience, and dedication to delivering high-quality, holistic, culturally competent care in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Multi-Organ Transplant Unit Nurse

SickKids
09.2024 - Current
  • Provide specialized nursing care to pediatric patients undergoing pre/post operative multi-organ transplantation.
  • Administer complex IV medications, including TPN & immunosuppressive drugs, ensuring proper administration and monitoring.
  • Perform wound care management, including dressing changes, assessing surgical sites, and monitoring for complications.
  • Provide education explaining medical procedures, medication regimens, and post-operative care plans while supporting families navigating the transplant process, utilizing therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to ensure comfort and understanding.
  • Perform advanced nursing skills, including trach care, G-tube, high flow oxygen management and NG-tube management, catheterization, chest tubes, drains and wound care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care plans and improve patient outcomes.

Private Home Health Nurse

Self Employed
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Provide specialized pediatric care to children with complex medical needs, and developmental disabilities.
  • Administer medications, including bolus, intermittent, and continuous feeds, ensuring accurate dosage and safety.
  • Perform comprehensive skills such as G-tube management, trach care, deep suctioning, stoma care, catheterization.
  • Manage ventilator-dependent patients, ensuring proper ventilator settings and performing trach care, respiratory support/cough assist/chest physio and on going patient assessments.
  • Utilize therapeutic communication, care plans and de-escalation techniques to manage care for non-verbal patients.

Wound Care & Developmental Disability Nurse

Saint Elizabeth
01.2019 - 06.2023
  • Provide wound care management, including treatment plans for pressure ulcers, surgical sites, burns, and vascular ulcers.
  • Perform advanced wound care tasks such as VAC dressing changes, wound cleansing, and monitoring of healing.
  • Collaborate with physicians and caregivers to assess, document, and treat wounds, ensuring comprehensive care and educating families on wound prevention and maintenance.
  • Deliver specialized care for children with developmental disabilities, focusing on enhancing comfort, managing symptoms, and providing family support to improve quality of life.

Immunization Nurse

Saint Elizabeth
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Administered vaccinations along with providing health education to students grade 7-9 throughout Durham region.
  • Administered vaccines (Hepatitis A/B, Meningococcal, HPV, Influenza, MMR, IVP, Diphtheria, Tetanus)
  • Provided health education, promotion, and counseling to students and their families.
  • Prepared and administered subcutaneous and intramuscular injections while ensuring patient safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Trent University
Peterborough
12-2024

Practical Nursing Diploma -

Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
06.2015

Skills

  • ECG interpretation
  • Blood transfusion administration
  • IV insertion and management
  • Sepsis recognition and response
  • Airway management
  • Wound care and dressings
  • Acute care management
  • Infusion therapy
  • Patient education
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork

Certifications

Medication Administration Certificate   

Saint Elizabeth, Oshawa ON 

Nov 2019


Infusion Therapy Certificate  

Saint Elizabeth, Oshawa ON 

Feb 2019


Venipuncture & IV Therapy Certificate  

Fleming College, Peterborough ON 

Jan 2019


Coronary Care Certificate 

Durham College, Oshawa ON 

Sept 2018 - Dec 2018


 Diabetes and Foot Care Certificate 

Durham College, Oshawa ON 

Sept 2017 - Nov 2017


Advanced Wound Care Certificate 

Durham College, Oshawa ON 

Jan 2016 - June 2016


  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness
  • Mask Fit Testing N95 Respirator
  • Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Care
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
  • Level C First Aid & CPR Certification
  • Bronze Cross lifeguarding- Red cross
  • Black belt in Judo

Placements

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Inpatient Surgical

Toronto, ON 2024-05, 2024-08 

 Worked in a fast-paced surgical unit, supporting pre- and post-operative patients through recovery. Conducted patient assessments, IV medications, wound care, and pain management, ensuring patient-centred care. Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to ensure seamless perioperative care.


  • Trent University, International Guatemala

Guatemala, GT 2023-11, 2023-12

Collaborated with local midwives in providing comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to expectant mothers in rural communities. Delivered a presentation on disease prevention to over 300 adolescent girls through The Safe Haven Project., Participated in health assessments and assisted midwives during deliveries in diverse birthing environments., Promoted maternal and child health through community outreach education programs in collaboration with Horizons of Friendship., Worked within clinics specializing in women's and children's health, assisting healthcare professionals in patient care.


  • PRHC, Maternal Child, Labour & Delivery

 Peterborough, ON 2023-06, 2023-08

Collaborated with nurses and midwives for postnatal care, focusing on maternal, newborn assessments and well-being., Assisted in postnatal care, focusing on maternal well-being and newborn assessments., Supported the labor and delivery process, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.

Timeline

Multi-Organ Transplant Unit Nurse

SickKids
09.2024 - Current

Private Home Health Nurse

Self Employed
01.2022 - 01.2025

Wound Care & Developmental Disability Nurse

Saint Elizabeth
01.2019 - 06.2023

Immunization Nurse

Saint Elizabeth
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Trent University

Practical Nursing Diploma -

Fleming College
Nicole LjuckanovRegistered Nurse