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-***-****
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Jennifer MacElwee, RN
C: 613-***-****
Jennifer Earle, RN
C: 613-***-****