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Work History
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Surana Alexander

Surana Alexander

Belleville,Ontario

Summary

A newly graduated, patient-centred, highly motivated employee who desires to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Registration Number: BD926458

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Hasting Manor Long Term Care
Belleville, ON
04.2021 - 07.2024
  • Used POC and Kardex to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients
  • Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
  • Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.

Practical Nursing Student

Moira Place Long Term Care Home
Belleville, Ontario
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Managed time effectively while providing safe, high quality care to multiple patients simultaneously.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rate.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential problems or changes in condition requiring medical intervention.
  • Established positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect.

Registered Practical Nursing Student

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Peterborough, ON
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Worked on surgical, Palliative and transition care- waiting for LTC
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system (EPIC)
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Observed and performed various wound dressings.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.

Production Technician

Apotex.inc
Toronto, ON
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in the set-up and operation of production equipment.
  • Monitored production processes, identified problems, and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks accurately according to specifications.
  • Performed quality control checks on products to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects.

Medical Office Administrator

City Centre Medical Clinic
North York, ON
07.2013 - 11.2013
  • Aware of OHIP billing
  • Referrals: booking, confirming and checking the status
  • Filling patient charts/ booking appointments- taking messages
  • Faxing, mailing receipt of owning of patient
  • Greeting all incoming patients and providing excellent customer service
  • Answered patients' inquiries, both over the phone and in person.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times.

Education

Applied Arts And Technology - Registered Practical Nurse

Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
06-2024

CERTIFICATE - Personal Support worker

Yorkdale Adult Learning Center
11.2020

DIPLOMA - Medical Office Administrator

Canadian All Care College
11.2013

DIPLOMA - ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL

Emery Adult Learning Centre
11.2009

CERTIFICATE - Summer Mentorship Program

University of Toronto

Skills

  • Catheter Care and various wound care management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Work Planning, data collection and Prioritization
  • Team Leadership and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient Care, nursing assessment, vital signs and assessment with ADLs
  • Medication Administration
  • Infection Control
  • POC and EPIC Charting
  • Diabetes Management
  • Culturally-Sensitive Care

Volunteer Opportunities

Reference available upon request

Certification

  • Food Handling Certificate
  • Oral hygiene Certificate
  • GPA Certificate
  • WHMIS Certification
  • Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation

Timeline

Practical Nursing Student

Moira Place Long Term Care Home
01.2024 - 04.2024

Registered Practical Nursing Student

Peterborough Regional Health Centre
05.2023 - 06.2023

Personal Support Worker

Hasting Manor Long Term Care
04.2021 - 07.2024

Production Technician

Apotex.inc
01.2016 - 01.2020

Medical Office Administrator

City Centre Medical Clinic
07.2013 - 11.2013

Applied Arts And Technology - Registered Practical Nurse

Fleming College

CERTIFICATE - Personal Support worker

Yorkdale Adult Learning Center

DIPLOMA - Medical Office Administrator

Canadian All Care College

DIPLOMA - ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL

Emery Adult Learning Centre

CERTIFICATE - Summer Mentorship Program

University of Toronto
  • Food Handling Certificate
  • Oral hygiene Certificate
  • GPA Certificate
  • WHMIS Certification
  • Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation
Surana Alexander