Registered Nurse

Resume

Kaitlin Marriner

July 17, 2014

This document contains a formal r sum, followed by a brief synopsis to illustrate

qualification for this position.

July 17, 2014

Re: Registered Nurse Position

As per your advertisement online; I would like to express my desire to be

part of your organization at Carefor. In this regard, I am submitting my

r sum for the post of Registered Nurse. Attached to this document, you

will find my formal r sum .

Permit me to describe my professional skill-set in support of my claim for

candidacy. I completed my Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Laurentian

University in May 2012. I will be finished my diabetes and foot care

program at the end of August, 2014. I have been heavily involved within the

geriatric population at varying front line capacities for over 10 years

(since 2002). My skill-set includes:

Geriatric assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation;

Complete/Continuing Complex Care management;

Patient/Family-centered care, holistic attitude, social,

psychological and spiritual support;

Leadership; learning, teaching and mentoring;

Commitment to evidence based practice and best practices; and,

Interdisciplinary collaboration and organizational strength.

If you are looking to hire someone who enjoys the challenge of a constantly

changing environment and embraces her nursing career as a lifelong

learning opportunity, then I am exactly the person you are looking for.

My r sum and attached synopsis has more details on how my student career

has prepared me well for this position at your long term care facility,

and will also illustrate an interesting combination of experiences that

have helped me become the versatile person I am today. I would be

grateful for a chance to talk with you about these experiences and look

forward to hearing from you.

Warmest regards,

Kaitlin Marriner RN

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Short-term career goal is to secure a management and leadership position in

a diverse and challenging clinical area specializing in gerontology to

develop my nursing practice competencies and build upon my strengths in

therapeutic communication, management and interdisciplinary teamwork. Long-

term career goal is to dedicate my career, knowledge and skills to

improving the living and working conditions within the Long Term Care

sector while increasing access and quality health care to the elderly

Canadian.

EDUCATION

2014 - Present Advanced Foot Care

College of Health Studies

Brampton, ON

Completion Date: September 1, 2014

2006 - 2012 Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Laurentian University at St. Lawrence College Brockville

Campus

Brockville, ON

Completed: May 2012

. Nursing Ethics and Legalities in Canada (3 credits)

. Empowerment and Power (3 credits)

. Nursing Leadership and Management (3 credits)

. Group Work and Team Building (3 credits)

. Medical Surgical and Rehabilitation Nursing in Canada (6 credits)

. Nurse as Educator (3 credits)

. Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Communication (3 credits)

. Nursing Research (9 credits)

PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

. Possesses targeted, progressive, and cumulative work experience in the

Long Term Care sector within all front line nursing levels.

. Can reflect upon and articulate examples of work experience of varying

gerontological capacities that have added value to the workplace and

personal practice.

. Is very familiar with the Ministry of Health Long Term Care Homes Act

and other Long Term Care documents.

. Is aware of, able to support, and can contribute to Resident-focused

care in a consumer-oriented business environment.

. Develops transferrable skills and is cross-trained.

. Constantly seeking continuing educational opportunities; pursues

advanced educational preparation commensurate with career goals.

. Is comfortable with technology, including computers, Internet, RAI

MDS, Point Click Care, and medical equipment.

. Possesses BScN, expects to obtain Masters of Health Administration or

Masters of Science with a major in Gerontology.

. Possesses CNO RN certification as a generalist, expects to become

certified as gerontology specialist.

. Possesses professional membership with Registered Nurses Association

of Ontario, Gerontological Nursing Association of Ontario, and the

Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

. Is flexible, adaptive, assertive, confident, empowered.

. Is patient, empathetic, and an effective leader.

. Is both self-directed and team oriented; interdependent.

. Strives to be an innovative problem solver.

. Does not accept the status-quo; is willing to take risks.

. Learns from mistakes.

. Resolves conflict timely and efficiently.

. Thinks critically.

. Is a master networker, online and in person.

. Approachable and open to constructive criticism and mentorship.

SELECTED CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

4th Year Primary Care - Community Primary Health Care Mobile Unit,

Brockville, ON

. Provided primary nursing care alongside an NP to residents

of rural Leeds Grenville without access to primary care

providers. Majority of populations served included

geriatric and mental health clients.

Geriatric Assessment Unit - The Ottawa Hospital

. Provided nursing care and full assessment to geriatric

clients while facilitating integration back into society

based on health status.

3rd Year Occupational Health - St. Lawrence Lodge, Brockville, ON

. Provided occupational nursing care and education to staff

alongside an Assistant Director of Care while developing

and improving existing policies and procedures as needed in

accordance with the Long Term Care Homes Act.

2nd Year Medical Surgical and Rehabilitation - Perth and Smiths

Falls Hospital

. Provided nursing care in a mixed medical surgical and

rehabilitation unit of a rural hospital.

OTHER PLACEMENT EXPERIENCES

3RD Year Occupational Health - Brockville General Hospital

2nd Year Acute Care - Perth and Smiths Falls Hospital

1st Year Long Term Care - St. Lawrence Lodge, Brockville, ON

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

2014 Board of Directors of Military Families Resource Centre of the

National Capital

2010-2012 Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors for the

Alzheimer's Society of Leeds Grenville

2012 Geriatric Pharmacology

2012 Ontario Geriatric Association AGM

2012 Treatment and Management Approaches in Multi-Faceted Diabetes

Care

2012 Canadian Approaches to Stroke Prevention and Atrial Arrhythmias

2012 RNAO Leadership for New Grads Workshop

2011 Just Clean Your Hands: Train-the-Trainer program by the

Ministry of Health and Long Term Care

2011 First Aid and HCP CPR

2011 Palliative Care Seminar

2010 Point Click Care and RAI MDS

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2014 - Present Women's Mental Health Association of Ottawa

2006 - Present Registered Nurses Association of Ontario

2008 - Present Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association

2008 - Present Ontario Gerontology Association

2010 - 2012 Alzheimer's Society

2006 - 2012 Nursing Students of Ontario

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2013 - 2014 MaxSys Staffing and Consulting, Ottawa ON

. Occupational Health Nurse

2012 - 2014 Carlingview Manor, Ottawa, ON

. RN duties

. Staff Development Coordinator

. Nurse Educator

. Health and Safety Committee

. Quality Council Committee

. Pain, Responsive Behaviours, Infection Control Committees

2010 - 2012 Private Home Care Services, Winchester, ON

. Provided private management and nursing care to an elderly

client living in her home in collaboration with her family,

CCAC and Paramed Home Care Services

. Managed private 24-hour staff scheduling; personal care;

rehabilitation; social, physical, spiritual needs and

recreation

2002 - 2011 Personal Support Worker - Wellington House Long Term Care,

Prescott, ON

. Palliative and End-of Life Care

. Pain Committee, Continence Committee, Responsive Behaviours

Committee

. Administration work with Long Term Care Homes Act

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

2013-Present Military Families Resource Centre Board of Directors

2013-Present Level II Trainer in Minor Hockey

2010-2012 Fundraising activities and support groups for Alzheimer's

Society

REFERENCES

Sian Tucker, RN; former Acting DOC at Wellington House, Prescott, ON

H: 613-***-****

Carol Quinlan, NP, Community Primary Health Care, Brockville, ON

H: 613-***-****

C: 613-***-****

W: 613-***-****

E: ace0jt@r.postjobfree.com

Jennifer MacElwee, RN

C: 613-***-****

Jennifer Earle, RN

C: 613-***-****

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