Nicole Recoskie
Killaloe,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barry’s Bay arena canteen
- Worked with a cash register and customer service
Valley Manor long-term care facility
- Worked in a student position
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted PSWs with basic duties such as bathing, measuring food intake and output, and observing wound care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
Valley Manor long-term care facility
- Worked in a PSW position with approximately 8 patients a day
- Ensured that clients receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation and/or hygiene assistance
- Perform meal service experience to clients including guidelines for dietary needs.
- Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
- Proactively sought opportunities for professional development by attending training sessions, workshops, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices.
- Educated family members about available resources within the facility aimed at improving resident outcomes while also helping them navigate complex healthcare systems.
- Exemplified excellent time management skills through balancing multiple patient assignments simultaneously without sacrificing quality of care.
- Increased staff efficiency by promptly responding to call lights, addressing concerns or requests as needed.
- Facilitated timely medication administration by efficiently organizing and distributing medications under nurse supervision.
- Insert Male and female catheters
- Completed Vital signs
- Interpreted labs for patients
- Provided daily care to patients
- Encouraged mobilization and nutritional intake
- Documented medical records on the computer system (EPIC)
- Capillary blood glucose
- Post-Mortem care
- Ostomy care
- 15 lead ECG’s
- Dressing changes complex and simple
- PICC dressing changes and assisting with removals.
Volunteer
Round Lake Recreational Commity
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Creekside Grill
Killaloe, Ont
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Accepted payment from customers and made changes as necessary
- Assisted co-workers
- Cleaned and prepared various foods for cooking and serving
- Performed dishwasher duties
- Took orders from customers for food and beverages
- Packaged take-out foods and served food for customers
- Cleaned bathrooms and responsible for disposing of waste and recyclables.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nipissing University
North Bay, ON06.2024
High School Diploma -
Bishop Smith Catholic High School
Pembroke, ON01.2020
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
WHMIS Certification, 2023
BCLS and CPR, 2023
Ontario Worker Health and Safety Awareness, 2023
Omnicell Patient Care in a Profiled Environment Training, 2024
Women and Gender Equality Canada's, Introduction to Gender-Based Analysis Plus, 2023
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/28/2002
References
- Kate Klenz, Preceptor in NURS4024, St. Francis Memorial Hospital
- Damian McDonald, Doctor, St. Francis Memorial Hospital
- Jenna Taylor, Clinical Instructor, North Bay Regional Hospital
- Brent Bistrisky, Employer, Food industry business owner
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Creekside Grill
Killaloe, Ont
05.2018 - 09.2018
Volunteer
Round Lake Recreational Commity
06.2017 - 08.2020
Barry’s Bay arena canteen
Valley Manor long-term care facility
Valley Manor long-term care facility
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nipissing University
High School Diploma -
Bishop Smith Catholic High School
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