Zolal Kazim
Caledon,ON
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Student Practical Nurse with clinical experience in postpartum, surgical, and long-term care settings. Skilled in head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, and patient education. Recognized for delivering safe, respectful care and working effectively within interprofessional teams in fast-paced environments. Consistently recognized on the Dean's Honour List for strong academic performance and clinical dedication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Practical Nurse - Surgical Unit
Southlake Regional Health Centre
05.2025 - Current
- Perform complete head-to-toe assessments on post-operative patients
- Administer medications, including oral, subcutaneous and IM, under nurse supervision
- Monitor surgical wound sites and assist with dressing changes
- Assess pain levels and implement non-pharmacological interventions when appropriate
Student Practical Nurse - Postpartum Unit
Southlake Regional Health Centre
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Performed head-to-toe assessments on postpartum mothers and newborns
- Provided breastfeeding support and newborn care teaching to families
- Administered medications, including oral, subcutaneous and IM, under nurse supervision
- Collaborated with interprofessional teams to ensure safe, family-centered care
Student Practical Nurse
Bradford Valley
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, mobility, and nutrition support
- Monitored and recorded vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation
- Observed nurses during medication administration and wound care procedures
- Provided emotional support and built rapport with residents to promote comfort and dignity
Receptionist
Eagle Tech Recycling Inc.
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Greeted and assisted over 50 clients daily with professionalism and empathy
- Managed front-desk communication, scheduling, and multi-line phone systems
- Demonstrated excellent time management and multitasking in a fast-paced setting
- Built strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution through client-facing duties
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Georgian College
Barrie12-2025
CEGEP - Social Sciences
Dawson College
Montreal04-2019
Skills
- Head-to-toe assessments
- Medication administration
- Electronic documentation
- Patient and discharge teaching
- Infection control and safety practices
- Team collaboration and communication
Languages
English (Fluent)
French (Fluent)
Farsi (Fluent)
Hindi (Conversational)
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – First Aid 4U, Valid through January 2026
- Health Promotion Essentials – Public Health Ontario, Completed May 2025
Timeline
Student Practical Nurse - Surgical Unit
Southlake Regional Health Centre
05.2025 - Current
Student Practical Nurse - Postpartum Unit
Southlake Regional Health Centre
01.2025 - 04.2025
Student Practical Nurse
Bradford Valley
03.2024 - 08.2024
Receptionist
Eagle Tech Recycling Inc.
02.2021 - 01.2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Georgian College
CEGEP - Social Sciences
Dawson College
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