Samantha Fava

** ******** *** *****

Belleville, ON

K8N 0E3

Dear Hiring Committee,

Please accept this letter and enclosed resume as application for a Registered Nursing position.

The nursing experience I gained throughout my last year and a half of practice has taught me to work with patients whom have various illnesses requiring different types of care. Working with these patients has been enjoyable and taught me to listen to the needs of the client and families while providing them with therapeutic care and health teaching. I meet the requirements as I have previously done Cadet Camp last summer. I am able to work with a multidisciplinary team, I am eager to learn and will be a great asset to your team.

In addition to my medical education and work term training, I have demonstrated my ability to work with people of all ages – from young children to seniors. I am patient focused and a team player. My varied experience has allowed me to be flexible and adaptable and able to work in different areas of the hospital. I have an excellent attendance record and successfully work independently. I am committed and determined to work alongside a team whom promotes and protects health.

I look forward to meeting you to discuss this position.

Sincerely,

Samantha Fava

416-***-**** addrf6@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree at York University

Occupational Certification WHMIS, Cardiac Concepts

Registration from CNO Registered Nurse currently practicing in Ontario Canada

Experience Experience in health care services specifically Acute Care Medicine, training and mentoring new hire nurses and Team Lead Nurse, health services and case management at Department of National Defence Cadet Camp Trenton Ontario 2019

Language English and basic ASL

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Abilities, Experience, Knowledge:

Supporting patients and family members: emotionally, providing community services

Problem solving with doctors, nurses, pharmacists and implementing plans of care with each individual patient

Oral and written communication skills done through speaking with team members and charting/documenting

Mentoring new hire nurses. Showing them daily routines, policies, procedures while providing feedback at the end of the day in a supportive manner.

Team lead nurse. Being in charge of the floor while supporting staff and patients. Thinking of ways to solve problems nurses bring up to in charge nurse. Working with the doctors, nurses and bed traffic control to move patients out of hospital – back into the community with all necessary supports and out of emergency room to medicine floor for treatment. Being action-oriented and taking initiative in scenarios like this is of vital importance and effective.

Experience in mentoring and training new staff

Experience in team leadership

Experience with Canadian Forces while working at summer 2019 Trenton Cadet Camp, learning DND policies, procedures

Knowledge of medical and RTU release procedures of Cadet members

Knowledge of Access to Information and Privacy Act in regards to confidentiality

Working and adapting to each clinical setting in hospital or with DND is an asset I possess. Learning, willingness to evolve and change and being flexible are work ethics I also possess.

CURRENT JOBS

Acute Medicine Nov 2018-Current Belleville General Hospital, Belleville

Develops and implements care plans for patients of various ages dealing with many comorbidities

Cares for 5 patients during the day and 6 at night, doing basic care, vital signs, medications and working with interdisciplinary teams

Health teaching – prevention strategies, healthy eating, management of disease processes

Advocating for patients rights and health

Helping with discharge planning on admission

Setting up LHIN services for patients who require additional supports

Working as a team other nurses, physicians, PT/OT

Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf September 2018-Current Belleville Ontario

Assesses and supports children and their families as many of the children and physically and emotionally unwell

Communicates in English and in basic ASL with children and their families

Physical and emotional assessments while documenting as per policy and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively with team

Summer Cadet Camp Summer 2019 Canadian Armed Forces Base Trenton

Intake of cadet children

Emotional support for kids that are away from home

Mental health assessments to complete the camp

Physical assessments: dehydration, strains, sprains, breaks, headaches, nausea etc,.

Complying with DND standards and documenting as per their protocols

Following their policies and procedures put in place for children at the camp

Knowledge of Medical Release administration procedures for Cadet Members

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Paediatrics Unit Jan-Apr 2016

SickKids Hospital, Toronto

Developed and implemented nursing care plans while working in collaboration with children and their families.

Had the opportunity to build strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.

Utilized evidence based practice and intercollaboration with the medical team.

CCD outlined in my final evaluation my ability to work well with the team and provide safe, competent care along with good use of problem solving in certain situations.

Oncology Unit Jan-Apr 2018 Humber River Hospital, Toronto

Developed and implemented care plans with the interdisciplinary teams

Took part in the death and dying process

Gained knowledge on chemotherapy, radiation and pain management

Worked with families in coping with family members dying of cancer by building therapeutic relationships

Community Placement Sept-Dec 2017 Chartwell Retirement Communities, Mississauga

Advocating for residents and their families, while providing additional education on health and health resources available

General Medicine Jan-Apr 2017

Humber River, Toronto

Provided attentive care to complex patients with comorbidities. Monitored patient’s status’ while notifying the physician on any urgent changes

Took blood pressures, administered medications, hung IV’s, documented in detail

Rehabilitation Sept-Dec2016 Sunnybrook Hospital - St. John’s Rehab Center, Toronto

Assisted neurology and oncology patients in activities of daily living, while monitoring their gait, balance and nutrition statuses. Reporting and documenting any findings to interprofessional members of the team

Continuing Care Jan-Apr2015 Trillium Health Partners Credit Valley

Assessed pain scales every few hours, notifying the nurse if pain medication was needed. Reassessed pain after administration

Cardiology/Medicine Sept-Dec 2015

Implemented knowledge-based practice when doing a head to toe assessment, documenting any abnormal findings with any systems of the body.

Stayed calm and alert when a code took place in which I got to see how a code is ran and what measures need to be taken

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