Compassionate Health Care Aide and Practical Nursing student with hands-on experience supporting daily living, patient comfort, and safety in person-centred care settings. Clinical learning includes long-term care, medicine and surgery, and orthopaedic/trauma, with a focus on patient assessment, vital signs, reporting changes, teamwork, and maintaining dignity and confidentiality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Practical Nursing Student – Preceptorship
Misericordia Community Hospital
09.2026 - 10.2026
Engaged in patient care under clinical preceptor supervision, complying with care standards.
Assisted with patient assessments and vital signs, contributing to ongoing monitoring of patient conditions.
Administered medications and followed medication-safety practices under clinical supervision.
Follow care plans, safety procedures, and instructions from the healthcare team.
Communicate patient care information and concerns to the preceptor and healthcare team.
Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
Accept feedback and use reflection to improve clinical practice.
Organized care activities and prioritized patient needs, enhancing safety and quality of care.
Assisted in patient care on Unit 6E, specializing in orthopaedic and trauma cases.
Practical Nursing Student – Medicine and Surgery
Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
01.2026 - 02.2026
Engaged in clinical learning in medicine and surgery setting, enhancing practical nursing skills under clinical supervision.
Practiced patient assessment skills, including vital signs and observation of patient condition.
Provided patient care and comfort in alignment with care plans and clinical instructions, contributing to overall patient well-being.
Collaborated with healthcare team members to integrate feedback, facilitating development of nursing skills and improving patient care.
Communicated patient care concerns and relevant observations to the supervising nurse.
Followed medication-safety, infection prevention, and patient-safety practices within the student role.
Practical Nursing Student – Long-Term Care
Kipnes Centre for Veterans
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2025 - 09.2025
Contributed to person-centred care for residents in long-term care setting under clinical supervision.
Assisted with activities of daily living while promoting resident dignity, comfort, and independence.
Monitored vital signs and observed residents for changes in condition, ensuring timely intervention.
Followed care plans and infection prevention and control procedures.
Communicated residents’ needs and concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.
Enhanced communication, teamwork, and time-management skills while delivering respectful care.
Health Care Aide (HCA)
Our Parents’ Home
Edmonton, Alberta
04.2021 - Current
Provided person-centred assistance with daily living activities, enhancing resident comfort and autonomy.
Observe residents for changes in condition and report concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.
Promoted resident dignity and independence while ensuring safety and emotional well-being.
Follow care plans, infection prevention practices, and workplace policies.
Communicated respectfully with residents, families, and healthcare team, fostering collaboration and trust.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support quality care and daily routines.
Maintain confidentiality and respect residents’ individual preferences.
Education
Practical Nurse Diploma -
NorQuest College
Edmonton, Alberta
10-2026
Health Care Aide Certificate -
Norquest College
Edmonton, AB
03-2019
High School Diploma -
Winnipeg Adult High School
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
01-2012
Skills
Patient assessment and focused clinical assessment under supervision
Vital signs monitoring and patient observation
Recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition
Person-centred care and patient advocacy
Medication safety and administration under clinical supervision
Infection prevention and control
Patient safety and fall prevention
Documentation and reporting
Communication and teamwork
Time management and organization
Professional accountability and willingness to learn
Personal Information
Title: Practical Nursing Graduate Candidate | Health Care Aide
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPRHeart & StrokeExpiry: November 2026
Health Care Aide Certificate: Norquest College | 2019
REGISTRATION STATUS
Practical Nursing program completion and LPN registration requirements in progress. Will practise as an LPN only after meeting the applicable registration requirements and receiving authorization from the relevant regulatory college.
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