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Peter Andersen

Peter Andersen

Victoria,BC

Summary

Dedicated nursing student in the Camosun/Uvic BSN program, currently finishing the fourth, and final, year. One year of experience working in healthcare as an HCA, improving interdisciplinary collaboration, person-centered care, and documentation. My current goals are to find a placement where I can gain a variety of experiences, especially in cardiology. I aim to do an OR pathway eventually.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Aide

Island Health
05.2021 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Student Nurse

Island Health
09.2019 - 06.2024
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.

Cook & Supervisor

Allen & Wrights
01.2015 - 09.2020
  • Developed effective communication skills through regular interaction with diverse team members and customers, fostering a customer-friendly environment.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by remaining calm, empathetic, and responsive to customer needs, providing timely solutions to their concerns.
  • Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
  • Effectively balanced multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, showcasing the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated seamlessly with team members to achieve common goals, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and synergy in a high-pressure setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical And Health Education

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Camosun College
Victoria, BC
04.2024

High School Diploma -

Edward Milne Community School
Sooke, BC
06.2014

Skills

  • Intercultural Competence
  • Patient Relationship-Building
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Collaboration
  • Excellent Work Ethic
  • Compassionate & Caring
  • Responsible
  • Multitasking

Practicum Placements

N181 - Priory (78 hours)

N190 - Summit (112 hours)

N280 - VGH 6C/D (112 hours

N281 - VGH 4B (156 hours)

N281 - RJH 7N (156 hours)

N290 - RJH 6N (144 hours)

N380 - VGH 7A (192 hours)

N370/470 - RJH 3S (384 hours)

N456 - Red Cross (78 hours)

N475/491 - VGH 4A (Current)


Certification

  • Mosby's ECG Interpretation Curriculum 2023
  • Long-term Care Liscensing 2022
  • Serious Illness Care - More, Earlier, Better Conversations 2023
  • Aeroscout Staff Duress Alarm System 2022
  • OR Observers/Visitors Orientation 2023
  • Introduction to Medical Assistence in Dying (MAID) 2022
  • Introduction to Cultural Safety and Humility 2021



Timeline

Health Care Aide

Island Health
05.2021 - Current

Student Nurse

Island Health
09.2019 - 06.2024

Cook & Supervisor

Allen & Wrights
01.2015 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Physical And Health Education

University of Victoria

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Victoria

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Camosun College

High School Diploma -

Edward Milne Community School

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