Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Stephanie Finch

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in patient care characterized by empathy and patience. Proven record of collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to enhance comprehensive care and improve patient satisfaction. Exceptional communication skills build trust and foster cooperation with patients and families, while a strong clinical knowledge supports a commitment to creating supportive environments. Completion of an Occupational Health and Safety program highlights a passion for promoting workplace safety.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse-Endoscopy

St. Mary's General Hospital
Kitchener, Canada
07.2016 - Current
  • Assist physicians with various endoscopy procedures
  • Set up endoscopy suite and cleanup rooms post procedures
  • Admit patients and get them ready for their procedures, and start IV's
  • Trained to be on call for emergency procedures after hours

Registered Practical Nurse

Tri City Colonoscopy
Kitchener, Canada
03.2011 - 05.2021
  • Assisted physicians with endoscopy procedures
  • Handle, appropriately label, and pass off specimens to lab
  • Setup room with scopes and complete initial cleaning for Process Tech
  • Electronically chart and set up anesthesia cart

Registered Practical Nurse

Doon Village Retirement Home
Kitchener, Canada
09.2009 - 09.2010
  • Day shift Charge Nurse for 60+ residents
  • Distributed appropriate medications for residents
  • Processed doctor's orders, interpret lab findings and take necessary actions
  • Delegated tasks for Personal Support Workers

Personal Support Worker

Paramed Home Health Care
Cambridge, Canada
01.2005 - 09.2009
  • Provided assistance to clients in their homes in all aspects of their activities in daily living
  • Worked independently in a timely manner to accomplish all tasks required within the given time frame

Education

Occupational Health & Safety -

Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON
08-2024

Practical Nursing Program -

Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON
12.2008

Personal Support Worker Program -

Conestoga College
Waterloo, ON
09.2004

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Documentation and charting
  • Meticulous and organized
  • Information protection
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Organization skills

Certification

  • Health Care Provider BLS-C
  • Basic WHMIS
  • Standard First Aid

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse-Endoscopy

St. Mary's General Hospital
07.2016 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

Tri City Colonoscopy
03.2011 - 05.2021

Registered Practical Nurse

Doon Village Retirement Home
09.2009 - 09.2010

Personal Support Worker

Paramed Home Health Care
01.2005 - 09.2009

Occupational Health & Safety -

Conestoga College

Practical Nursing Program -

Conestoga College

Personal Support Worker Program -

Conestoga College
Stephanie Finch