Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Windsor Regional Hospital - Metropolitan Campus
05.2023 - 08.2023
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Adherence to all the policies and procedures of the Windsor regional hospital, MET campus.
Assisted with activities of daily living, such as toileting bathing, dressing and feeding of patients.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records systems for accurate documentation of patient information.
Educated patients and families on health promotion strategies, disease prevention, and self-care management techniques.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Displaying empathy to patients and relatives, by providing a calm environment so that patient can express their concerns and fears.
Family Services Worker
Salvation Army
08.2017 - 01.2018
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive service plans tailored to each family''s unique needs.
Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as social skills.
Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on benefits of healthy meals.
Led group workshops on various topics such as effective communication skills, anger management techniques, for improved familial relationships.
Provided culturally sensitive services to diverse populations, ensuring equitable treatment for all clients served in the program.
Nursing Student
George Brown College
01.2015 - 01.2018
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and empathetic communication during challenging situations.
Participated in skills to develop nursing skills.
Monitored Patients with Holter monitors and record values
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly responding to changing patient conditions and adjusting care strategies accordingly.
Developed strong time management skills through effective prioritization of tasks, allowing for increased efficiency in the workplace.
Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Applied evidence-based practices when providing nursing care to ensure that interventions were grounded in current research and best practice guidelines.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Volunteer
Salvation Army
01.2017 - 08.2017
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
Registered Nurse
South West Regional Health Authority
12.2006 - 12.2009
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto
09.2024
No Degree - First Aid And CPR/ Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Red Cross
Windsor, ON
09.2024
No Degree - Cardiology 2
George Brown College
Toronto, ON
05.2023
No Degree - Cardiology 1
George Brown College
Toronto, ON
03.2019
No Degree - Continuing Education in Academic Pathway
George Brown College
Toronto, ON
12.2018
Associate of Science - Basic General Nursing
The College of Science, Technology And Applied Art
Trinidad And Tobago
12.2009
Skills
Vital signs
First Aid and CPR
Clinical judgment
Activities of Daily Living ADLs
Patient Education
Nursing Performance Assessment
Mobility Assistance
Telemetry monitoring
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Microsoft Office
Clear Patient Communication
Compassionate and Caring
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Student Nurse
Windsor Regional Hospital - Metropolitan Campus
05.2023 - 08.2023
Family Services Worker
Salvation Army
08.2017 - 01.2018
Volunteer
Salvation Army
01.2017 - 08.2017
Nursing Student
George Brown College
01.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
South West Regional Health Authority
12.2006 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Toronto Metropolitan University
No Degree - First Aid And CPR/ Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Red Cross
No Degree - Cardiology 2
George Brown College
No Degree - Cardiology 1
George Brown College
No Degree - Continuing Education in Academic Pathway
George Brown College
Associate of Science - Basic General Nursing
The College of Science, Technology And Applied Art
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