semi retired nurse with previous experience in hort. sales/service
Resume:
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Cynthia Shewchuk
Calgary Alberta T2V 0X4
Tel: 403-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To secure a challenging career position in the health services field
related to community addiction and recovery programs. My extensive 25
year nursing and social service experience, has honed strong communication
and social skills combined with extensive acquired knowledge and
experience. These assets would facilitate my ability to make a difference
in people's lives by helping them accept their addiction and enhance the
recovery process.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS/QUALIFICATION
* 3 yr. Diploma Nursing program completed at Saskatoon Institute of
Applied Sciences and Technology in 1982.
* CHR charge nurse course
* Mount Royal College Addiction Studies course.
* 25 yrs. Acute care nursing.
* Substance abuse in the elderly.
* Home/Community nursing.
* Current first aid/CPR through St. John Ambulance certification.
* Strong communication skills and importance of effective listening.
* Nutrition and development
* Suicide prevention course through Calgary John Howard.
* Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Course to treat people with
borderline personality disorder.
* Optimal physical condition and professional appearance.
* Positive considerate and optimistic attitude.
* Basic and growing knowledge of computer systems/programs (Windows 7,
Oscar, Sunrise.)
* Knowledge and experience in Native culture, beliefs and healing
through Okima Ochi Healing Lodge specializing in a holistic approach
towards recovery from drug and alcohol abuse.
* Dedicated, efficient, hard-working and conscientious.
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Cynthia Shewchuk
Tel: 403-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
o Registered Nurse at Saskatoon City Hospital medical clinical teaching
Unit.
o Calgary Foothills Hospital - Bone Marrow Transplants.
o Rockyview Hospital - providing care and teaching to patients with drug
and alcohol detox . substance abuse and treatment programs.
o Youville- Specializing in Women's Addiction and treatment.
o Experience in working at a residential rehabilitation treatment
facility for women in early recovery.
o Berkana House ( Calgary John Howard Society) Caseworker for female
clients on parole.
o Communicating with inter-disciplinary teams ie: Correctional Services
Canada, Dr's. and psychologists to implement individual case plans to
assist, incorporate and integrate clients back into society following
incarceration.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
. Cycling, gardening, music and decorating.
. Working with others towards developing human life skills and
spiritual growth.
. Spending time with family and friends and enjoying time spent
with my pet.
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