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Sylvia Quarshie

Oakville

Summary

Compassionate and clinically experienced nursing professional with a strong foundation in both international and Canadian healthcare settings. Recently completed the Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Program through OntarioLearn at Mohawk College (2025), passed the REX-PN exam, and completed the CNO Transition to Practice course. Currently awaiting RPN licensure with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Bringing over 4 years of nursing experience from hospital and clinical environments, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality patient-centered care, collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, and adapt quickly to new systems and practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Chartwell Retirement Residences
09.2022 - Current

Delivered compassionate, person-centered care to seniors with varying levels of independence
Supported activities of daily living (ADLs), medication reminders, and emotional well-being
Worked collaboratively with nursing staff and families to ensure quality care

Personal Support Worker Student

Billings Court Manor
07.2023 - 08.2023

Supported residents with hygiene, mobility, and meal assistance
Observed safety protocols and infection prevention procedures

Personal Support Worker Student

Creekway Village
03.2023 - 04.2023

Assisted with feeding, bathing, repositioning, and toileting
Provided respectful and dignified emotional support

Theatre Nurse

Keta Municipal Hospital
04.2021 - 08.2022

Assisted in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing care
Monitored vital signs and patient response during surgical procedures
Prepared and sterilized instruments, performed wound dressing and removal of sutures
Assisted with blood transfusions and maintained surgical documentation

General Nurse

Graphic Communications Clinic
06.2020 - 03.2021

Managed patients with chronic illnesses (diabetes, hypertension) and work-related injuries
Educated patients on disease management, lifestyle, and medication compliance
Performed IV therapy, ear irrigation, and phlebotomy

General Nurse

Nsawam Government Clinic
04.2019 - 05.2020

Education

High School Diploma -

Internationally Educated Nurses Pathway OntarioLearn–Mohawk
Hamilton, ON
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery Training
Koforidua, Ghana
05.2001 -

Skills

    Medication Administration & IV Therapy
    Wound Care & Dressing Changes
    Pre/Post-Operative Care
    Chronic Disease Management
    Documentation & Care Planning
    Patient Advocacy
    Infection Control & Safety
    Culturally Competent Care
    Effective Communication & Collaboration
    Time Management & Prioritization

Certification

Pending RPN License – College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

Timeline

Personal Support Worker Student

Billings Court Manor
07.2023 - 08.2023

Personal Support Worker Student

Creekway Village
03.2023 - 04.2023

Personal Support Worker

Chartwell Retirement Residences
09.2022 - Current

Theatre Nurse

Keta Municipal Hospital
04.2021 - 08.2022

General Nurse

Graphic Communications Clinic
06.2020 - 03.2021

General Nurse

Nsawam Government Clinic
04.2019 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

Internationally Educated Nurses Pathway OntarioLearn–Mohawk
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery Training
05.2001 -

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