SIMON PARK
Kentville,NS
Summary
A diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in northern nursing. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and high-stress environments. Driven, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in both team-based or individually motivated Settings. Eager to learn and advance nursing expertise through study and application.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care Community Health Nurse
Indigenous Services Canada
10.2023 - Current
- Completed thorough health assessments on chronic and acute patients, throughout the lifespan. Then collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective interventions for patients with complex health conditions.
- Coordinated Medical evacuations of critical patients to larger health facilities with ornge and the multidisciplinary team.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatments, wound management, disease management, safe medication use, and discharge plan objectives.
RN - Emergency Department (Full Time)
Nova Scotia Health Authority
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Patient load of one trauma room and three critical care beds
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, thoracic trauma, and other conditions
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease, COPD, diabetes mellitus, liver cirrhosis, and other conditions.
Nurse Collegian
Western Memorial Regional Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Hired as pandemic relief during Covid-19 outbreak to work on Med-Surg floors to work at a personal care assistant scope of practice
- Provided nursing care and treatment services for the physically ill, disabled, and/or cognitively impaired clients at Western Memorial Regional Hospital
- Worked in Covid-19 vaccine clinics as an independent vaccinator.
Nutrition Sales Associate
General Nutrition Company
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked closely with the manager to enhance regular store operations as a new employee
- Trained two part-time managers and three sales associates as the senior-most employee of the store
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work, repeatedly staying after hours to complete necessary monthly paperwork and prepare for store events.
Student Summer Employment Program
Town Of Meadows
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained community recreation center and field, repairing facilities and grounds as part of a small team
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Recognized by management for an exceptional work ethic.
Qalipu Summer Student Position
Qalipu, Holy Trinity Church
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Restored and maintained Qalipu cultural sites within the grounds of churches in the parishes of three communities
Cadet Expedition Training
Army Cadet League of Canada
07.2014 - 08.2014
- Completed Expedition Training at CFB Gagetown
- Cadet Commanding Officer for Bravo company
- Best overall cadet award for Bravo Company
- Cadet of the week award winner for CFB Gagetown
Cadet Basic Training
Army Cadet League of Canada
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Completed basic cadet training at CFB Gagetown
- Cadet Deputy Commanding officer of Echo company
- Cadet of the week award winner for CFB Gagetown
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Regional School of Nursing
Corner Brook, NL05.2022
High School Diploma -
Templeton Academy
Corner Brook, NL06.2018
Volunteering History
• Ronald McDonald House Charity 2012-2021
• Holy Trinity Church, Parish of Meadows 2012-2021
• Run for the Cure Charity 2013-2018
• Relay for Life Charity 2013-2018
• 30 Hour Famine 2013-2018
• Grade 3-4 co-ed basketball coach 2016–2018
• Shinerama 2019-2020
• Program Evaluation Focus Group 2020-2021
Accomplishments
- NL Provincial Volunteer Award
- Western NL University of Waterloo Cayley Math Competition Champion
- NL provincial sportsmanship first award
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Eastern Canadian Powerlifting Champion
References
Marc Coursol
Nurse in Charge Pikangikum, Indigenous Services Canada
• Phone: 289-690-4531 | Personal Email: Mcoursol11@gmail.com
Dave Higginson:
Nurse in Charge Pikangikum, Indigenous Services Canada
• Phone: 519-378-8361 | Personal Email: Davehigginson@hotmail.com
Mirjana Price:
CHN with CHCA
• Phone: 807-323-3451 | Personal Email: Mpricey04@gmail.com
Timeline
Primary Care Community Health Nurse
Indigenous Services Canada
10.2023 - Current
RN - Emergency Department (Full Time)
Nova Scotia Health Authority
07.2022 - 10.2023
Nurse Collegian
Western Memorial Regional Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2022
Nutrition Sales Associate
General Nutrition Company
05.2019 - 01.2020
Student Summer Employment Program
Town Of Meadows
06.2017 - 08.2018
Qalipu Summer Student Position
Qalipu, Holy Trinity Church
07.2016 - 08.2016
Cadet Expedition Training
Army Cadet League of Canada
07.2014 - 08.2014
Cadet Basic Training
Army Cadet League of Canada
07.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Regional School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Templeton Academy
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