SOBECHUKWU CASSANDRA OBI-NWOSU
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
The Pines Long Term Care Via Val's Nursing Agency
Bracebridge, ON
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided high-quality nursing care to elderly patients, including medication administration, wound care, collecting laboratory samples for laboratory testing and health assessments
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Educated patients and their families on disease prevention and post-hospital treatment
- Independently monitored and documented patient symptoms and progress in the e-MAR in a timely manner
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and their families
- Ensured the safety and well-being of patients by following established Facility's & CNO protocols and procedures.
Pre-Grad Nursing Student
Extendicare Brampton
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated in team discussion regarding residents' care plan which involved giving my opinions on the issue to the manager
- Worked with other health care team members and PSWs in ensuring residents' optimum care and comfort, and prevention of falls
- Used effective teaching technique and nursing interventions as appropriate for the resident's age group
- Dressed resident's wounds and changed catheter using sterile technique
- Worked with the Infection Control nurse to prevent spread of COVID-19 and took necessary precautions when providing care to infected residents
- Took blood glucose of residents using glucometer, and administered all scheduled medications and insulin appropriately.
Nursing Student
Brampton Civic Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Completed head-to-toe assessments, took vital signs, and performed priority nursing assessments on patients
- Engaged in therapeutic communication with patients which was vital to their well-being
- Set up IV pump, blood transfusion, and G-tube feed under the supervision of my preceptor
- Formulated nursing care plans and implemented appropriate interventions as needed by my patients
- Good knowledge of patients' medications, as well as practiced the 10 rights of medications prior to administration
- Updated and documented nursing care provided to patients in the hospital's system.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
08.2022
No Degree - Medicine & Surgery
Madonna University
Elele Nigeria12.2020
High School Diploma -
Holy Rosary College
Enugu, Nigeria07.2018
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Medication Administration
- Patient Observation
- Vaccine administration
- Case Management
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- E-MAR, Point Click Care, Meditech, MS office suite use
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- IV setup
- Palliative care awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Medical assessment
- Care Planning
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C - Expires 2024
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) - 2021
Co Curricular Record
- Sheridan Leadership Bridge Mentor 2021
Languages
English
Additional Information
Certificates -
Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C - 2024
Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) - 2024
References Available
Available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
The Pines Long Term Care Via Val's Nursing Agency
10.2022 - 10.2023
Pre-Grad Nursing Student
Extendicare Brampton
05.2022 - 08.2022
Nursing Student
Brampton Civic Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
No Degree - Medicine & Surgery
Madonna University
High School Diploma -
Holy Rosary College