Punam Shakya (Registered Nurse)
Sioux Lookout,ON
Summary
Registered nurse with over one year of experience in emergency care within a fast-paced emergency department. Demonstrated ability to deliver patient-centered care while managing complex clinical cases and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to ongoing professional development and adherence to College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Sioux Lookout Meno Yawin Health Care Center (SLMHC)
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
01.2026 - Current
- Performed triage assessments on incoming patients and determined appropriate level of care for each patient.
- Responded appropriately during code situations by initiating basic life support measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Facilitated clear communication with physicians to coordinate patient care, optimizing treatment outcomes.
- Acted as a resource for staff on clinical decisions and problem-solving techniques.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records in compliance with hospital policies and standards, enhancing patient care documentation.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Home Support Worker
Bloom Care solution
Cambridge, Ontario
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Administered medications according to established schedules and protocols.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Provided emotional support through active listening, empathy and compassion.
- Engaged in leisure activities with clients such as reading books together or playing board games.
Personal Support Worker
Lanark Heights Long Term Care
Kitchener, Ontario
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff to ensure timely care.
- Accurately documented patient care activities and observations in medical records to maintain continuity of care.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and medical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Joseph Brant Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills in patient assessments, initiating timely interventions and escalating concerns to physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to rapidly evaluate patients and ensure effective treatment amidst fluctuating conditions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through delivery of high-quality emergency care and application of evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes while closely monitoring responses.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical incidents.
Clinical Extern
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Cambridge, Ontario
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment and techniques, minimizing the risk of injury during mobility assistance activities.
- Educated patients and families on disease management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
- Managed wound care for patients with various types of injuries, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Demonstrated quality nursing care to the residents with dementia
Education
Graduate Certificate - Enhanced Practice For International Nurses
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manipal College of Medical Sciences
Pokhara, Nepal12-2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration - Skilled in using CADD pump, Kangaroo epump for enteral feedings, IV insertion, maintaining IV patency, experience in caring Centrally inserted venous catheter
- Documentation and Charting - Knowledge and skills on documentation using Medi Tech, SBAR techniques
- Collaboration skills - Skillful in collaborating with other health care professionals during the patient care
- Skillful in performing nursing skills like wound dressing, catheterization and its care, ostomy care, specimen collection
- Patient assessment skill and identifying the appropriate nursing implementaion
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN): College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) – [Registration Number: 24933529]
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Coronary Care Nursing Part I
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Coronary Care Nursing Part I
Timeline
RN IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Sioux Lookout Meno Yawin Health Care Center (SLMHC)
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Joseph Brant Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
Clinical Extern
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
Home Support Worker
Bloom Care solution
01.2023 - 01.2026
Personal Support Worker
Lanark Heights Long Term Care
01.2023 - 10.2024
Graduate Certificate - Enhanced Practice For International Nurses
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manipal College of Medical Sciences