Nishi Ghodasara (RPN)
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Compassionate and motivated New Graduate Registered Practical Nurse (Registered with CNO) with hands on clinical experience in acute care, and retirement residency for 3 years. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, emergency situations, wound care, and time management. Known for effective communication and critical thinking skills, ensuring patient safety and optimal health outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Care Attendant
Seasons Retirement Residency
Cambridge, ON
03.2023 - Current
- Worked as UCP- administered medications, insulin to residents as delegated, and responded appropriately to emergencies by calling paramedics (911).
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, provided safe transfers, measuring and documenting vitals.
- Observed and reported changes in resident's health condition to the manager timely.
- Communicated effectively with the interdisciplinary team members.
- Experience with Point Click Care (PCC) and Yardi.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (Medicine Unit)
Cambridge, Ontario
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Assisted Nurse Preceptor with patient care, ADL's including bathing, toileting, feeding; medication administration (including IV meds, Subcut and IM Injections); wound care.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Educated patients with diabetes, Heart failure, Hypertension about health management.
- Followed IPAC protocols and hospital policies at all times.
- Promoted safe environment by implementing fall prevention strategies.
- Used calm, respectful communication and redirection strategies for dementia clients.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Grand River Hospital (General Medicine-CTU)
Kitchener, Ontario
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed patient assignment, assisting with ADLs, administering medications, documenting care, and performing wound care in acute care setting.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and documented in EMR.
- Collaborated with nurses, PSWs in delivering patient care.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking and judgement and prioritized patient care accordingly.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma (RPN) - Distinction
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON04-2026
Pre-Health Sciences -
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON04-2024
Skills
- Comprehensive physical assessment and monitoring (Head-to-toe; vital signs; blood sugar levels)
- Medication Administration and follow-up
- IV therapy and support
- Wound care management
- Experience with EMR, Point Click Care (PCC), Yardi, Meditech
- Dementia care and behavioral support and management
- Therapeutic communication skills
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Time management and prioritization
Certification
- Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Exp. 2027
Timeline
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (Medicine Unit)
01.2026 - 04.2026
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Grand River Hospital (General Medicine-CTU)
10.2025 - 12.2025
Resident Care Attendant
Seasons Retirement Residency
03.2023 - Current
Practical Nursing Diploma (RPN) - Distinction
Conestoga College
Pre-Health Sciences -
Conestoga College