Tinotenda Chigede
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented new graduate with clinical experience spanning over 3 years of nursing rotations, seeking to obtain a position as a temporary RN. Eager to provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Committed to promoting health, preventing illness, and delivering high-quality care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Extern
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus
Hamilton, Ontario
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Assisted nurses in providing patient care by taking vital signs, performing mental status examinations, bathing and dressing patients, and collecting specimens.
- Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse including wound care, catheterization and medication administration.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient status or plan of care modifications.
Nursing Student
Juravinski Hospital
Hamilton, Ontario
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across departments.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system.
Nursing Student
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families to ensure understanding of treatment plans and instructions.
- Prepared medications for administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safely.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) -
Mohawk/McMaster University
Hamilton, ON08-2024
Skills
- Patient Assessment: gained excellent experience at St Joseph's Hospital as a clinical extern in performing comprehensive assessments such as vital signs, MSE, and implementing care plan accordingly
- Compassionate Care: gained excellent experience in recognition, understanding and emotional resonance with client concerns, using effective therapeutic communication
- Geriatric Care: manage to perform appropriate assessments such as vital signs, fall preventions, and nutrition
- Catheter Care: insertion and removal of catheters, maintaining CAUTI prevention
Additional Training
- Standard First Aid & BLS
- WHMIS
- Public health Ontario- IPAC Core Competencies
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Student
Juravinski Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Nursing Student
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus
09.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Nurse Extern
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus
10.2021 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) -
Mohawk/McMaster University
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