Elaheh Hassanali
RPN
Toronto, ON M2N 7A1
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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
-Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
-Bachelor degree in Nursing from Iran
-Experience working with a wide range of patients including infants, adults and elderly
-Clinical placement nursing experience working with seniors and adult patients in hospital settings
- Experience with assessment, patient care and discharge planning experience with excellent judgment, problem solving, and analytical skills
-Hardworking, punctual and reliable with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision or as a member of a team
-Demonstrated relationship-building skills with patients and colleagues
-Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English and Farsi
-Effective computer skills in electronic charting: MS office, and web-based technologies
EXPERIENCE
Registered Practical Nurse- Retirement Home Jul. 2018--Present
Revera, New Market, Ontario
●Administered medications, monitored patients and conducted physical assessments
●Recorded patients’ symptoms and reactions with attention to detail
●Processed the orders and kept safe drugs and narcotics and administered in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Revera policies and procedures
●To respond to and manage significant changes in resident’s condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;
●Responded to resident/family concerns and ensured appropriate actions were taken and or concerns communicated
Registered Nurse- Internal Medicine Unit Jan. 1997-Apr. 2001
Mehrad General Hospital, Tehran, Iran
●Administered IV fluids and medications including antibiotics and narcotics
●Displayed strong assessment skills to identify and monitor patients’ needs and consulted with physicians to provide timely and efficient treatments
●Preformed sterile procedures including catheterization and dressing changes
●Concisely documented all patient care in charts
●Attended in-service training on infectious disease control, computerized charting and total patient care
Registered Nurse- Nursery Unit Oct. 1999-Dec 2001
Kasra General Hospital, Tehran, Iran
●Administered medications, monitored patients and conducted physical assessments
●Recorded patients’ symptoms and reactions with attention to detail
●Carried out physicians instructions and helped with treatments
●Prepared patients for X-ray, surgery and treatment plans
●Monitored established intravenous therapy
●Attended family conferences in partnership with mufti-disciplinary team to support patients
●Educated patients and their families on health and wellness practices
Registered Nurse- Medical-Surgery Unit Jan. 1994- Mar. 1997
Tehran General Hospital, Tehran, Iran
●Assessed patients conditions based on objective signs, symptoms and subjective data as verbalized
●Greeted patients in a friendly and professional manner and checked their medical history, vital signs and health assessment
● Carried out procedures as ordered by physicians in order to help the patient achieve a stable or higher level of wellness
●Assisted patients with mobility needs; dressing, bathing, dispensing medications according to doctors orders and instructions
●Monitored established intravenous therapy
●Interacted with family, physicians and other staff regarding patients plans of care
● Maintained a calm, caring environment throughout shifts
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Practical Nursing Diploma Sept. 2016-Aug, 2017
Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario
CPR/AED Level HCP and Standard First Aid Certificate Nov. 2016
CANADIAN RED CROSS, Toronto, Ontario
BA in Nursing Jan. 1990-April 1994
Iran Medical Science University, Tehran, Iran
Medical Office Assistant Diploma Dec. 2011-Feb 2013
Academy of learning, Toronto,Ontario