Tekena Meheux
Georgetown,ON
Summary
Nursing student seeking a clinical externship with a willingness to learn and apply the skills I've acquired. Eager to build upon practice in areas such as patient care and clinical skills. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team-mindedness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Cogir Trafalgar Lodge Retirement Home
Oakville, ON
01.2024 - Current
- Dedicated to upholding professional boundaries and ethical standards, ensuring confidentiality in all interactions with residents, families, and colleagues.
- Proficient in comprehensive assessments for elderly residents, covering cognitive function, mobility, nutrition, and activities of daily living.
- Skilled in specialized care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and administering medications with understanding of dosage adjustments, potential side effects, and common drug interactions in older adults.
- Experienced in fall prevention strategies, dementia management, and providing emotional support to residents and families.
- Competent in managing pressure ulcers, skin issues, incontinence, and organizing social engagement opportunities to enhance residents' well-being while adhering to regulatory standards.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Meadow Green Academy - Mississauga Private School
Mississauga, ON
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Proficient in communicating with children using age-appropriate language and non-verbal cues to provide understandable and comforting care.
- Knowledgeable in child development stages and milestones, tailoring nursing care to the unique needs of children across different age groups.
- Trained in pediatric first aid techniques, including CPR and basic wound care, for effective response to medical emergencies.
- Skilled in educating children and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices in engaging ways.
- Capable of collaborating with teachers, parents, and healthcare professionals to ensure holistic well-being of children, while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Surgery Unit
Oakville, ON
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Competent in providing preoperative and postoperative care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patient progress.
- Skilled in conducting sterile techniques, changing surgery dressings, and dressing wounds while adhering to infection control protocols.
- Proficient with patient assessment, documentation, and operating medical equipment such as suction machines and infusion pumps.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through prompt, courteous service, and improved adherence to medication regimens by explaining dosages and side effects.
- Assisted in delivering high-quality patient care by communicating effectively with the healthcare team, performing nursing procedures, and facilitating patient discharge with home care instructions.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital Medicine Unit
Toronto, ON
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and managing chronic conditions.
- Effectively explained treatment plans and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in understandable terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and symptoms, demonstrating knowledge of medical terminology and practices.
- Experienced in hospital medicine units, proficient in vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and providing primary patient care.
- Skilled in interacting with patients, relatives, and healthcare workers, collaborating within a healthcare team, and adhering to infection control guidelines while utilizing electronic medical record systems.
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Fairview Nursing Home Long Term Care
Toronto, ON
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Monitoring vital signs and recording changes, providing patient and family education on safety measures.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver compassionate patient care.
- Offering support services including skin care, bedside baths, perineal care, and assisting with activities of daily living.
Customer Service Lead
Wingtel Telecommunications
Toronto, ON
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Actively listened to and resolved customer concerns promptly, deescalating major issues.
- Clarified customer issues, identifying root causes to resolve product or service complaints.
- Mentored new team members to enhance performance and expertise.
- Established strong client relationships, leading to enhanced satisfaction and positive feedback.
- Managed high call volumes, diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
- Resolved customer tickets on Zendesk, ensuring follow-up to maintain high service standards.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to implement improvements, bolstering retention.
- Educated customers on billing, payment processing, and support policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN) - Nursing (BScN) Four-Year Collaborative Program
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON09.2021
Skills
- Certified in Basic Life Support (HCP)
- Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Surgical care
- Patient care
- Medication Administration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Team player
- Medical Knowledge and Terminology
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical judgment
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Proficiency with medical record systems
Timeline
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Cogir Trafalgar Lodge Retirement Home
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Meadow Green Academy - Mississauga Private School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Surgery Unit
01.2023 - 04.2023
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital Medicine Unit
09.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
Fairview Nursing Home Long Term Care
01.2022 - 04.2022
Customer Service Lead
Wingtel Telecommunications
07.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN) - Nursing (BScN) Four-Year Collaborative Program
Toronto Metropolitan University
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