Rita Obafemi
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Dedicated Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, excelling in clinical judgment and fostering teamwork. Achieved enhanced patient outcomes through meticulous vital signs monitoring and compassionate care. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities and critical thinking, contributing to a positive work culture and improved patient care strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Cambridge, ON
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Promoted a positive healing environment by establishing rapport with patients and addressing their concerns.
- Improved patient outcomes through consistent monitoring, timely interventions, and accurate documentation.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and open communication.
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by communicating pertinent information about each patient''s condition during hand-off reports with incoming nurses.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and respect for colleagues in all interactions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Personal Support Worker
Unlimited Potentials(Traverse Independence)
Kitchener, ON
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Personal Support Worker
Vidal Care(Tri-city Mennonite Home)
New Hamburg, ON
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Personal Support Worker
High View Residence
Kitchener, ON
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Fanshawe College
Woodstock, ON03.2025
Post-Graduate Diploma - Business System Analysis And Project Management
Canadian College of Business Studies And Technolog
Scarborough, ON06.2023
Bachelor - International Relations
University of Ado-Ekiti
Ado-ekiti, Nigeria07.2015
Skills
- Elderly care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Catheter care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- NVCI Training
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- WHIMIS
- Palliative Care Training
- Safe Management Training
- College of Nurses of Ontario Temporary Class
- PSW Certification
Timeline
Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
Personal Support Worker
Unlimited Potentials(Traverse Independence)
04.2022 - 12.2024
Personal Support Worker
Vidal Care(Tri-city Mennonite Home)
10.2021 - 03.2022
Personal Support Worker
High View Residence
11.2019 - 09.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Fanshawe College
Post-Graduate Diploma - Business System Analysis And Project Management
Canadian College of Business Studies And Technolog
Bachelor - International Relations
University of Ado-Ekiti