Saaraa Ashraff
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Professional with solid experience and well-prepared for academic endeavors. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams and adapt to changing needs seamlessly. Skilled in research, time management, and critical thinking, with strong focus on achieving measurable results. Reliable and driven, bringing proactive approach to all tasks and responsibilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Extern
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Assisted families in navigating complex healthcare systems, providing guidance on available services and support options.
- Provided critical support during emergency situations, working closely with medical teams to stabilize patients and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Delivered compassionate care to diverse populations, addressing individual needs while maintaining cultural sensitivity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients'' families through transparent communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
- Supported healthcare team coordination by promptly communicating schedule changes or special requests to providers and nursing staff.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling and confirming appointments.
Nursing Student
Juravinski Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, bathing, and feeding
- Wound care management
- Documenting patient data on Meditech
- Administering medication to patients
Nursing Student
Hamilton Health General
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Patient charting
- ADLs assistance
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Nursing Student
Satellite Health Facility
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Patient documentation (Meditech)
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
Nursing Student
St Joseph Villa
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Administered medication to patients
- Checking patients blood glucose levels
- Helping patients with setting up their meals
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
Nursing Student
Hamilton Health General
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Assisted nurses in wound care procedures, ensuring proper technique was applied to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients.
- Charting patients physical assessment
Nursing Student
Juravinski Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2020
- Assisting elderly patients with their ADLS
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans to effectively address each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
- Effectively communicated with diverse populations of patients using active listening skills and empathy to build rapport during interactions.
Cashier
Piper Food Inc
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Strong customer service abilities
- Ensured that the customer received a pleasant service
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Cashier
FreshCo
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Handled many types of financial transactions (debit, credit cards, and cheques)
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON05.2023
Pre-Health Certificate -
Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario04.2019
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Mental health awareness
- Intake and Discharge procedures
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Disease Prevention
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Medication Administration
- MEDITECH EHR Software
- Medical Documentation
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- AODA, 09/01/19
- WHMIS, 09/01/22
- Fire, 09/01/22
- Workplace Violence and Harassment, 09/01/19
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness Bill 18, 09/01/19
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Sindhi
Native or Bilingual
Memoni
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Extern
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
11.2022 - Current
Nursing Student
Juravinski Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Nursing Student
Hamilton Health General
09.2021 - 12.2021
Nursing Student
Satellite Health Facility
07.2021 - 08.2021
Nursing Student
St Joseph Villa
06.2021 - 07.2021
Nursing Student
Hamilton Health General
01.2021 - 04.2021
Nursing Student
Juravinski Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2020
Cashier
Piper Food Inc
05.2018 - 08.2018
Cashier
FreshCo
11.2016 - 07.2017
Pre-Health Certificate -
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
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