Regina Ezeamah

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Toronto, ON M3J 2Z3

July 20, 2020

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am a Registered Practical Nurse affiliated with College of Nurses of Ontario applying for an F/T or P/T position. I am a new graduate from Seneca College with an RPN diploma. I have been working as a Personal Support Worker for over 11 years with experience in providing outstanding support and care to a variety of clients within the hospitals, residential areas, group homes and the community.

I strongly believe that my experience in the health care profession will allow me to be an excellent candidate for your organization. I am thorough and organized with good attention to detail and excellent communication skills in both written and oral formats. Throughout my nursing career, I have shown a consistent dedication to patient service excellence with my hard work and dedication to the field. As such, I have enclosed my resume outlining my extensive experience working with ambulant and non-ambulant patients.

In addition, I have spent last six months completing my pre-grad hours in Hawthorne Place and Bridgepoint Hospital where I have learned to perform professional patient care effectively. I was tasked with providing care for patients with complex conditions and was able to manage a full load of nursing duties by the end of the placement.

Highlights of my qualifications include the following:

Perform the essential clinical duties like Gastrostomy tube care, Palliative care, and Basic Mental health intervention as well as effective management of challenges with interpersonal situations

Documenting and recording vital signs, and weight familiar with equipment, such as blood pressure cuff

Preparing and administering prescribed medications and treatments (such as eye drops and application of ointments & creams)

Monitoring blood sugar levels and administering insulin injection and documenting quantities administered

Reporting and collaborating with other interdisciplinary members regarding patient’s condition and developing and individualized care plans

I would be appreciated the opportunity to be part of such a remarkable organization and I am available for an interview at your convenience. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards,

Regina Ezeamah

Regina Ezeamah

718-500 Murray Ross Parkway • C: 647-772- 2881 • Email: ezeamah. regina @ yahoo.ca

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Passionate and dedicated RPN affiliated with College of Nurses of Ontario (2020) with additional 10 years of personal support worker experience who can bring the skills and energy to the task of providing comprehensive patient care. Skilled at monitoring and sterilizing medical equipment, monitoring vital signs and health conditions, coordinating with doctors to provide basic patient care, comfort measures and providing emotional support. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and specialized in coordinating between patients and families to facilitate communication in providing optimal care.

CLINICAL SKILLS

Medication administration

Wound care

Catheterization

Blood glucose monitoring

Document Vitals, BM’s, Weights, Braden,

G- tube care, oxygen therapy

Set IV Pumps

Record fluid intake and output, food supplements, restraint usage

Using lifts such as Hoyer and Ceiling

Pain assessment with Meditech and PointClickCare

CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Villa Colombo (Agency) 2020

Administer medication to patient

Keep detailed and accurate records during patient examinations and ensure quality care

Observe patient status and consistently update physician on any new symptoms.

Assist with paper work for patient discharge or transfer

Oxygen management

Palliative care

Computerized charting /Care plan

Develop relationships with patients and address any concerns.

520 placement Hawthorne Place 2019

Received and provide reports to nurses and doctors based on patient’s medical, emotional, physical, and behavioral

conditions

Administered medication and perform G-tube care

Accurately read report, labs values via Meditech

Able to report and collaborate with other interdisciplinary members about change in patient’s condition

420 placement Bridgepoint Hospital Othopaedic unit 2019

Administered medication through enteral feeding such as NG tube and G-tube

Recorded fluid intake and output, food supplements, restraint usage according to organization’s policies and set up Intravenous pumps and perform ADLs

Assisted nurses with client admission, discharge, transfers, and wound care

Administered first aid including C.P.R.

Cleaned wounds and lesions, replaces bandages, and removes stitches and clips

Prepared and applied clean dressings and bandages

320 Placement Providence Healthcare Hospital medicine unit 2018

Able to transfer client using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer and ceiling machines

Performed in and out catheters and bladder scans as well as glucose monitoring

Able to operate mechanical lift safely

Assessed patient condition and administered complex skin and wound treatments

220 Placement Carefree Lodge 2017

Administered medications and assisted people with personal hygiene

Provided care for people with Strong attention as well as patient’s and family’s

Assisted nurses with client admission, discharge, transfers, and post- mortem care

Able to prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments (such as eye drops and application of ointments & creams).

Assisted in feeding patients or with the use of adaptive eating devices.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE.

Nursing Homemakers International 2019 - 2020

Performed sitter duty or patient watch for dementia patients in clinical care settings

Demonstrated health care duties at Sunnybrook, Toronto Western, Toronto General, Toronto Rehab, Mount Sanai, Princess Margaret, Bridge Point hospital, North York General St. Joseph and nursing, homes as well as patient’s homes. Provided personal care to assist clients in their daily activities.

Bayshore Home Health 2017- 2019

Home to home basic care and hygiene

Reported patient’s behavior to RNs

VHA Home Health care

Home to Home care and Assisting with ADLs 2011-2013

Escorting Clients to Hospital appointment

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

George Brown College

Certificate in medication administration (in View) 2020

Seneca College

Post graduate Certificate in Mental Health Intervention (in View) 2020

Diploma in Registered Practical Nurse 2015 - 2020

Certificate in Palliative Care 2019

First Aid and CPR

2018

Canada College

Diploma in Personal Support Worker 2010

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