Payton Gravelle
Thunder Bay
Summary
As a compassionate and dedicated Bachelor of Science Nursing student, set to graduate in March 2025, I bring hands-on experience in both hospital and community settings. I am very committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while consistently demonstrating strong therapeutic communication with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. With a keen focus on maintaining confidentiality and adhering to healthcare regulations, I prioritize patient safety and comfort in all aspects of care. Eager to apply my clinical knowledge and compassionate approach, I am excited to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Care Aide
TBRHSC
11.2023 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques, ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded and informed the RN.
- Assisted patients in moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
- Providing one on one care for patients.
- Stocked shelves, linen carts, and blanket warmers
- Assisted in patient ADLs.
- Completed vitals.
Fourth Year Nursing Student
TBRHSC 2B
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Administered a wide range of medications.
- Performed catheter insertions and removals.
- Monitored the use of patient restraints for patient safety.
- Utilized therapeutic communication during each interaction.
- Administered blood products, while closely monitoring for reactions.
- Contacted physicians with preceptor present.
- Dealing with patient admissions and discharges.
- Completed chart checks.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN and explained what I would do, to ensure it was correct .
- Completed dressing changes and wound care.
Third Year Nursing Student
TBRHSC Adult MH
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted mental health assessments.
- Educated patients on calming techniques such as, grounding exercises, deep breathing, therapeutic communication.
- Completed precise and timely charting on my assigned patients.
Third Year Nursing Student
TBRHSC 3B
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Third Year Nursing Student
TBRHSC 1C
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Completing postpartum assessments.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new techniques and teaching methods.
- Administered medications to mom.
- Provided patient education on feeding, signs of hunger, tiredness, discomfort, and more.
- Completed patient charting.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Effectively communicated with families to provide support, education, and ensure understanding of care plans.
- Used alternative feeding methods, including finger feeding, to support infants unable to feed from a bottle.
- Completed newborn assessments and Vitamin K shots.
Second Year Nursing Student
TBRHSC 1A
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Performed routine vitals
- Performed head to toe assessments
- Completed chart checks
- Charting patient information
- Emptied catheters
- Administered medications under CI supervision
- Completed dressing changes
- Answered call bells
- Inserted in and out catheters to receive a urine sample
- Completed Glucoscan tests
Second Year Nursing Student
St. Joseph’s Care Group 2S
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed routine vitals
- Performed head to toe assessments
- Answered call bells
- Emptied catheters
- Handed out midnight snack
- Charting patient information
- Completed Glucoscan tests
First Year Nursing Student
Hogarth Riverview Manor 5H
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Performed routine vitals.
- Assisted patients with feeding.
- Performed bed baths on patients.
- Performed head to toe assessments.
- Assisted patients with morning care.
Sustainability Summer Student
Evolution Mining RLO
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Created Covid-19 testing packages.
- Performed Drug and Alcohol testing on employees.
- Uploaded confidential medical information to personal files.
- Observed safety investigations.
- Approved notice of contractors.
- Scanned and uploaded training documents.
- Organized and stored employment forms and information.
- Updating employee competencies, roles and procedures.
- Updating induction training spreadsheets.
- Prepared and voiced the safety day training.
Nursing Summer Student
Evolution Mining RLO
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared accurate medical documents, charts, and reports.
- Created posters for a monthly health promotion program.
- Creating short term and long term disability files.
- Informing sick employees of the companies COVID19 procedure.
- Conducting Pre-Medical examinations on employees.
- Performing Drug and Alcohol testing on employees.
Casual Security Guard
Evolution Mining RLO
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Drug and Alcohol Technician Certification.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property, and monitoring surveillance cameras.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations upon entrance to property.
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual, wand or x-ray machinery.
- Recorded required data for incident reports and files quickly and accurately.
- Responded to alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
Human Resources Summer Student
Evolution Mining RLO
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Organized and stored employment forms and information.
- Completed data entry for HR and Payroll.
- Updated hiring templates.
- Organized supplies for IT department.
- Disconnected internet connection cables no longer in use.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON03-2025
High School Diploma -
RLDHS
Red Lake, ON06.2019
Skills
- Demonstrated strong commitment to confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Great work ethic
- Great Punctuality & Reliability
- Active listening skills
- Great communication skills
- Empathetic
- Great Time management
- Strong ability to prioritize and handle tasks and deadlines
Certification
- Standard First Aid Certifications BLS CPR (HCP)
- Drug and Alcohol Technician Certification
- Certified Level 1 and Level 2 Gymnastics Coach
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fourth Year Nursing Student
TBRHSC 2B
10.2024 - 11.2024
Third Year Nursing Student
TBRHSC Adult MH
01.2024 - 02.2024
Third Year Nursing Student
TBRHSC 3B
01.2024 - 01.2024
Unit Care Aide
TBRHSC
11.2023 - Current
Third Year Nursing Student
TBRHSC 1C
11.2023 - 12.2023
Second Year Nursing Student
TBRHSC 1A
02.2023 - 04.2023
Second Year Nursing Student
St. Joseph’s Care Group 2S
09.2022 - 11.2022
First Year Nursing Student
Hogarth Riverview Manor 5H
01.2022 - 03.2022
Sustainability Summer Student
Evolution Mining RLO
05.2021 - 08.2021
Nursing Summer Student
Evolution Mining RLO
05.2021 - 08.2021
Casual Security Guard
Evolution Mining RLO
09.2020 - 05.2021
Human Resources Summer Student
Evolution Mining RLO
06.2020 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
RLDHS
Bachelors Degree - Nursing
Lakehead University
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