Olivia Windatt
Elmira,Ontario
Summary
Highly motivated nursing student with a strong academic background and a passion for providing compassionate patient care. Proficient in clinical skills acquired through hands on experience in diverse healthcare settings including, long term care, complex continuing care, and medical-surgical. Strong communicator and collaborator, dedicated to maintaining patient safety and well-being. Seeking Nursing job to apply theoretical and practical knowledge while contributing to a healthcare teams success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Derbeckers Heritage House
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and assisted with eating to support client nutritional needs.
Nursing Student- Long Term Care
St. Josephs Medical Centre
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN/RPN.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Nursing Student- Medical-Surgical
St. Mary's General Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RPN/RN.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Nursing Student- Complex Continuing Care
St. Josephs Medical Centre
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RPN/RN.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Dietary Aid and Door Screener
Derbeckers Heritage House
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors and prep areas.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Arranged trays and table settings with proper tableware and condiments
- Signed in staff and visitors at entrance of the facility
- Welcomed staff and visitors upon entry
- Gave instructions to new staff, visitors and others for who to talk to or where to go
Education
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Conestoga College
Waterloo, ON12.2023
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Conestoga College
Waterloo, ON08.2021
High School Diploma -
Elmira District Secondary School
Elmira, ON06.2020
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Supporting dietary needs
- Personal Care Support
- Patient assessments
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Effective time management
Certification
- First aid/BLS CPR certified
- Blood Transfusion Certificate
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care Certificate
Timeline
Nursing Student- Long Term Care
St. Josephs Medical Centre
09.2023 - 12.2023
Nursing Student- Medical-Surgical
St. Mary's General Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
Nursing Student- Complex Continuing Care
St. Josephs Medical Centre
01.2023 - 04.2023
Personal Support Worker
Derbeckers Heritage House
06.2021 - Current
Dietary Aid and Door Screener
Derbeckers Heritage House
12.2020 - 06.2021
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Conestoga College
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Conestoga College
High School Diploma -
Elmira District Secondary School
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