FIKERTE REDA
Calgary, AB T*N,*T* 403-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
PROFILE
• Play a key role by providing safe quality family and person centered care.
• Uses a gentle approach to talk to seniors and have the ability to make them smile
• Receive complements from Program Manager about my skills and work ethic and being readily available to attend to residents’ needs
• Works well within a multi-disciplinary team and interacts well with families
• Writes comprehensive reports for the nursing team
• Intermediate computer skills and comfortable using SCM
• Valid class 5 license and reliable vehicle and fluent in English and Amharic EDUCATION
Practical Nurse Diploma Columbia College, Calgary, AB 2016 Current CPR and First Aid, Certificate, Sait Calgary, AB 2019 Health Care Aide, Certificate, Robertson College, Calgary, AB 2012 Preventing Violence and Crisis in the Workplace, Robertson College, Calgary, AB 2012 Working with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients, Robertson College, Calgary, AB 2012 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
April2018- present
License practical nurse Mckenzie Town care center Calgary,AB
● understands and practices within the scope of practice
● deliver and documents nursing care on client chart using the nursing process
● Reportes any changes in client status to the appropriate health discilpline team member
● Provides a supportive emotional enviroment
July 26 /16- April 5/2017
License practical nurse Paramed home health Calgary, AB
● Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charts
● Provide comfort while developing and encouraging independence
● Educated patients and family regarding importance of health promotion and diseases prevention
● Provide 12 hours shift of continuous nursing and personal care Jan. 2016-March 2016
License Practical Nurse (10 week practicum), Peter Lougheed Centre, Calgary, AB
• Provided support and care by prioritizing needs
• Responsible for the full care and support of assigned children and or adult patients
• Managed both the medical and clinical services for a pediatric patient
• Listened to patient concerns and addressed them in calm and professional manner
• Developed strong one to one strong relationships with children and their families
• Provided both physical emotional support as needed Oct. 2015-Dec. 2015
License Practical Nurse (10 week practicum), Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary, AB
• Completed head to toe assessment, charted results, and administered medication
• IV insertion, in and out catheter, wound dressing, patient teaching and care
• Administered medications to 4 residents (including transdermal, subcutaneous, oral, topical and ophthalmic routes) and wound care
May 2015-July 2015
License Practical Nurse (10 week practicum), Mckenzie Towne Care Centre, Calgary, AB
• Followed residents’ care plans to provide personal care, grooming and bathing
• Used strong observational skills to check vital signs, chart residents' conditions and informed the health care team of any changes
• Administered medication, wound dressing, and handled narcotic medications according to facility policy and procedure
Nov. 2012-2014
Health Care Aide, McKenzie Towne Care Centre, Calgary, AB
• Reviewed clients chart to provide appropriate Activity of Daily Living(ADL) supports
• Restocked carts, made rounds to check on patients and provide them with anything they need
• Made the beds, emptied garbage, collected and distributed laundered items to residents Aug.- Oct. 2012
Health Care Aide (6 week practicum), Beverly Hills Centre, Calgary, AB
• Greeted, groomed and dressed patients
• Wheeled patients to the dining room and fed them
• Charted patients’ feeding habits and reported any concerns to RN
• Used patience and a soft voice to help calm agitated elders and took them to a quiet place when required
• Participated in activities such as playing bingo, cards, feeding birds and taking them for a walk
Oct.2011-May 2012
Office Cleaner, Hallmark Canada, Calgary, AB
• Met and exceeded expectations when dusting the furniture and mopping floors
• Cleaned and sanitized twelve washrooms, and removed garbage
• Ensured all lobby windows and glass were thoroughly cleaned by the end of each shift May-August 2011
Office Cleaner, 715 – 5 Avenue SW, ServPro, Calgary, AB
• Dusted furniture and emptied garbage on four floors
• Cleaned, mopped and sanitized washrooms and kitchens
• Washed and polished glass doors and mirrors
May - December 2010
Packer, Kinnikiniick Food Inc., Edmonton, AB
• Packed and sealed bread and muffins in plastic bags on a busy production line
• Used commercial slicing machine to slice bread
• Sanitized the slicing machine and maintained a clean workspace January - July 2009
Letter Carrier (Casual), Canada Post, Edmonton, AB
• Used attention to detail to sort and deliver residential mail
• Scanned parcels and filled out delivery slips
• Sorted and delivered flyers for local residents
OTHER EDUCATION
Youth Possibilities Program, Centre for Newcomers, Calgary, AB 2007 English as a Second Language, Bow Valley College, Calgary, AB 2007 High School Diploma, Catholic Secondary School, Dessie, Ethiopia 2003