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Tiyah Abdela

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Compassionate student practical nurse with valuable experience in diverse clinical settings. Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and a commitment to patient safety. Committed to effective communication, teamwork, and continuous learning to deliver compassionate and safe patient care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Practical Nursing Student

St Joseph's Hospital Charlton Campus
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Vital Signs Monitoring: Obtained and documented vital signs accurately and timely.
  • Comprehensive Patient Assessments: Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments to monitor patient health and detect changes.
  • Patient Safety Focus: Implemented fall risk assessments and conducted skin assessments to prevent complications.
  • Assistance with Activities of Daily Living: Provided hands-on assistance with hygiene, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility.
  • Observation and Reporting: Monitored patient condition closely and promptly reported any changes to the healthcare team.
  • Environment Maintenance: Ensured patient rooms and common areas were clean, organized, and hazard-free.
  • Fluid Monitoring and Documentation: Recorded and reported fluid intake, output, and patient weight measurements accurately.
  • Assistive Techniques: Aided in patient repositioning, utilized mechanical lifts, and assisted with ambulation.
  • Specialized Care: Proficient in emptying catheters and ostomy bags, ensuring patient comfort and hygiene.
  • Supply Management: Maintained stock levels of supplies and ensured carts were adequately prepared for patient care needs.
  • Patient Dignity and Comfort: Upheld patient dignity and self-esteem throughout all aspects of care delivery.

Practical Nursing Student

Haldimand War Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023

Responsibilities:

  • Personal Care and Assistance: Attended to the personal care needs of patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
  • Nutritional Support: Assisted with feeding, and snacks, and ensured patients' nutritional needs were met.
  • Emotional Support: Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a caring and compassionate environment.
  • Mobility Assistance: Helped patients with ambulation, and transfers, and assisted as needed with mobility aids.
  • Safety Measures: Implemented safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries, including bed linen changes and stocking supplies.
  • Patient Monitoring: Obtained and documented vital signs, weights, and intake/output measurements accurately.
  • Technical Skills: Conducted CBG and vital signs checks as required.
  • Hygiene and Comfort: Assisted with personal care, grooming, and toileting, and ensured patients' hygiene needs were met.
  • Medical Procedures: Proficient in emptying catheters and ostomy bags, maintaining hygiene and patient comfort.
  • Communication and Reporting: Reported changes in patient condition promptly to registered nursing staff.
  • Documentation: Maintained thorough documentation of all patient care activities and observations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON
06.2024

Skills

  • Patient Care: Compassionate assistance with ADLs (hygiene, grooming, toileting, feeding) Accurate vital signs monitoring and documentation Proficiency in CBG checks and intake/output measurements
  • Safety and Hygiene: Knowledgeable in body mechanics and safe patient handling Effective implementation of infection control practices Expertise in maintaining clean and hazard-free environments
  • Communication and Teamwork: Strong communication skills for reporting patient conditions Collaborative team player within interdisciplinary healthcare teams Providing empathetic support to patients and families
  • Organizational and Compliance: Exceptional organizational and time management abilities Detail-oriented documentation of patient care activities Adherence to confidentiality and regulatory requirements
  • Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing healthcare needs Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
  • "Key Skills:

  • Patient-centered care with proficiency in ADLs and vital signs monitoring
  • Skilled in safe patient handling, infection control, and maintaining clean environments
  • Effective communicator and team player within healthcare teams
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation
  • Adaptive and committed to continuous professional growth"

Additional Information

Full immunization, COVID vaccination, negative TB test 2, clear vulnerable sector check.

Timeline

Practical Nursing Student

St Joseph's Hospital Charlton Campus
03.2024 - 05.2024

Practical Nursing Student

Haldimand War Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Tiyah Abdela