Riley Siebenga
Listowel,ON
Summary
Compassionate and motivated fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student at Western University, graduating in 2026, with hands-on clinical experience across acute care, community, long-term care, pediatrics, and veterans’ care.Currently employed as a nursing extern at Listowel Memorial Hospital, where I collaborate with interprofessional teams to provide patient-centered care in fast-paced clinical environments.. Skilled in patient assessments, wound care, medication administration, IV management, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Dedicated to beginning my nursing career in emergency care, bringing strong critical thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate care to diverse populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Listowel Memorial Hospital
Listowel, Ontario
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and monitoring activities.
- Educated patients on medication management and post-discharge instructions.
- Documented patient vital signs and health status in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Supported procedures by preparing equipment and ensuring a sterile environment.
- Engaged in compassionate communication to address patient concerns effectively.
Personal Support Worker
Royal Terrace
Palmerston, ON
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Guest Attendant
Caressant Care
Listowel, ON
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Farm Hand
Jubilee Farm
Listowel, ON
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
- Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
Sales Associate
The Clothing Loft
Listowel, ON
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Education
Nursing
University of Western Ontario
London, ON04.2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Electronic health records
- Communication with families
- Medication administration
- Infection control practices
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS – CPR Level C with AED) – Required for all nurses in Ontario/Canada.
- N95 Mask Fit Testing – Required for hospital placements and employment.
- WHMIS / Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System – Safety training, often included in orientation.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) / CPI Training – Frequently required for acute care, mental health, and emergency departments.
Clincal Experiance
- Long-Term Care – St. Joseph’s Health Care, London (Sept–Oct 2024)
- Medicine Floor – Victoria Hospital & Children’s Hospital, LHSC (Nov–Dec 2024)
- Pediatrics Floor – Victoria Hospital & Children’s Hospital, LHSC (Feb–Mar 2025)
- Veterans Care – Parkwood Institute, St. Joseph’s Health Care London (Sept–Oct 2025)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Listowel Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Guest Attendant
Caressant Care
03.2022 - 08.2022
Personal Support Worker
Royal Terrace
11.2021 - 07.2024
Sales Associate
The Clothing Loft
02.2019 - 10.2021
Farm Hand
Jubilee Farm
07.2016 - 08.2022
Nursing
University of Western Ontario