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Work History
Education
Skills
Awards And Community Involvement
Community Service
References
Languages
Certification
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Sophie Curtis

New Waterford,NS

Summary

Driver’s License with access to own transportation. Motivated university student with plans on becoming a nurse. Successful in mastering new skills. Sharp, quick learner; willing to get involved. Reliable and hardworking; thorough in completing projects. Motivated individual with strong work ethic and working independently. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in improving processes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered Nurse

Nova Scotia Health Authority, Glace Bay Hospital
10.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Clinical Rotations

Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2022 - 07.2024

New Waterford Heights: Long-term Care- 96 hours

Pediatrics CBRH/PEDS Sim- 56 hours

Child day care- 16 hours

Telemetry 3 East, Glace Bay Hospital- 84 hours

Mental Health 1C/1D- 80 hours

4D CBRH- 80 hours

OBS family newborn/ OBS Sim- 80 hours

4A CBRH- 64 hours

Maple Hill Manor- Long-term Care- 72 hours

4B CBRH- 80 hours

Geriatric Clinic- 120 hours

4E Palliative Care- 120 hours

3 South-West Glace Bay Hospital- 220 hours


Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

  • Provides appropriate care in accordance with the health care sector and the employer’s policies and procedures
  • Exercises critical thinking and judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the ADL/IADL care
  • Ascertains the client’s care they are being asked to perform is in their scope of practice and has been approved by my employer
  • Identifies activities they are educated to perform when working independently, when working with a regulated health professional, and when implementing a client specific assignment or a delegated intervention
  • Follows safe work practices and techniques to protect their my safety and those in their care
  • Follows the delegation protocol when aiding with ADLs and IADLs or other interventions that are outside of the CCA’s educational preparation
  • Provide assistance with activities of daily living and instrumental ADLs to individuals to promote health and independence

Recreation Student

  • To follow the recreation calendar as scheduled, making changes only with the consent of the Recreation Director
  • Ensures accurate daily records of all individual and group programs are recorded on the recreation charting system
  • The ability to adapt programs to meet the needs and capabilities of all residents
  • The ability to work independently and implement programs with knowledge of outlined goals and objectives for each resident
  • To assume responsibility for the safe transport and care of residents during recreation programs and community outings
  • Is responsible to assist with the implementation, documentation, and evaluation of assigned recreation programs

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Cape Breton University
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
09.2021 - 11.2024

Breton Education Centre
01.2021

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Positive Attitude
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration
  • Punctual and Reliable

Awards And Community Involvement

  • Breton Education Centre- Girls Varsity Soccer Team- Grades 9-12- Team Captain
  • New Waterford Minor Soccer Association- Past Member
  • Nova Scotia School Athletic Association- Member of Provincial Banner Winning Team
  • Breton Education Centre- Coaches Award- Senior Varsity Soccer
  • Highest Distinction (Honours) - Grades 7-12
  • Dean's List 3 years in a row throughout nursing school

Community Service

New Waterford Consolidated Hospital- Long term care ward- VolunTeen Wellness Program- Nova Scotia Health Authority, Provide schedule to volunteers in the program, arrange hospital tours for new volunteers, attend meetings with the program coordinator, assist with set up of meals and feeding patients, set up and mobilize hydration cart, assist with mobilization of patients, complete end of shift report, provide support and companionship to patients, refill any empty alcohol-based hand-rub machines, assist staff with re-stocking of linen cart, blanket warmer, nutrition room, etc.

References

  • Lisa McNeil-Campbell, Volunteer Coordinator, Nova Scotia Health Authority, lisa.mcneil-campbell@nshealth.ca, (902) 574-5461
  • Steven Muise, Music Teacher, Breton Education Centre, (902) 578-4480
  • Kendra Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer, Maple Hill Manor, (902) 5636041

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - Nova Scotia Collage of Nursing- Praticing
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • First Aid Certification
  • CVAD education/training
  • Education/training and experience with Blood and Blood Component Transfusions
  • Rhythm Interpretation Course

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Timeline

Registered Nurse

Nova Scotia Health Authority, Glace Bay Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Clinical Rotations

Nova Scotia Health Authority
11.2022 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Cape Breton University
09.2021 - 11.2024

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

Recreation Student

Breton Education Centre
Sophie Curtis