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Victoria Racine

Kitchener

Summary

Passionate and dedicated nursing graduate with successful completion of NCLEX registration exam, eager to obtain RN position. Registered with the CNO and entitled to practice with no restrictions. Completed over 3 years of PSW and unregulated care provider experience in a retirement setting. Concentrating on providing safe and compassionate care to the geriatric population.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence
04.2023 - Current
  • Administering medications via oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes and monitoring responses
  • Evaluating healthcare needs and goals for treatment while maximizing use of available resources
  • Advocating for clients by communicating with physicians, pharmacists and other members of the healthcare team to promote client wellbeing
  • Respecting client's cultural and personal preferences while ensuring interventions meet treatment goals
  • Teaching residents, families and caregivers disease processes and treatments to encourage clients to manage care independently
  • Providing timely updates on client's conditions to family/POAs and fellow healthcare team members

Unregulated Care Provider

Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence
09.2020 - 04.2023
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and behaviors and reported abnormalities or changes in clients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted with dressing, grooming and other ADLs
  • Applied/changed dressings on small wounds to promote healing
  • Collaborated with members of the health care team and community resources to promote residents well-being

Guest Attendant

Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted in maintaining the home by performing housekeeping tasks as needed while following infection control policies
  • Providing safe transferring support with mobility assistive devices to promote client independence
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationships.

Personal Support Worker

CBI Home Health
04.2019 - 07.2019
  • Building strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisting clients in their private residences with bathing, dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Hostess and Server

Charcoal Steakhouse
10.2015 - 08.2020
  • Serving food and beverages promptly with focused attention to needs during peak times, while cultivating warm relationships

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
04.2022

Skills

  • Committed to ensuring client safety and prioritizing client needs
  • Proficient in medication administration, vitals monitoring and documentation
  • Experienced in electronic health charting (YardiEHR, PointClickCare, MediTech)
  • Diligent when assisting clients with activities of daily living
  • Thorough and timely communication with families and team members
  • Adaptable and focused in high-pressure situations

Student Placements

01/2022 to 04/2022 Long Term Care - Park Lane Terrace

  • Worked alongside unit RN and Director of Care, learning new procedures and the different roles in a long-term care setting
  • Collaborated with unit nurses and management to implement evidence-based practice projects to improve staff satisfaction and client care
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and plan for care.


09/2022 to 12/2022 Labour and Delivery - Guelph General Hospital

  • Worked alongside labour and delivery RN, learning obstetric specific skills
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined progression of labour, potential complications and illnesses.
  • Assisted RN and physicians during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging clients, and attending to baby after birth.

Certification

Heart and Stroke Heartsaver CPR AED - Sept 2023

NCLEX Registration Exam - April 2023

DELF (Diplome d'etude's de langue francaise) B2 - June 2017

  • Internationally recognized French linguistic competency at an intermediate level





Timeline

Registered Nurse

Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence
04.2023 - Current

Unregulated Care Provider

Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence
09.2020 - 04.2023

Guest Attendant

Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence
05.2020 - 09.2020

Personal Support Worker

CBI Home Health
04.2019 - 07.2019

Hostess and Server

Charcoal Steakhouse
10.2015 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

McMaster University

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