Registered Nurse Freeport
Resume:
Farzana Syed
** **** ***, ***, ******* N*B *E* • 519-***-**** • admklq@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Medical doctor with 6 years in general medicine, gynecology and obstetrics, and nurse RPN with 5 plus years experience. Provided quality care to a wide variety of patients both in hospital and retirement home settings. With my education and experience as a medical doctor and a nurse Rpn, I seek a full time position in healthcare.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
CPR and First Aid certificates
Central IV Line certificate
Certificate in RAI-MDS
College of Nurses of Ontario registration
4 years of healthcare experience
Develop rapport with clients, families, staff and physicians
Organized, task-oriented, and a dedicated team player
Communication abilities in English, Russian, Urdu, Hindi and Pushto
NURSING SKILLS
Exceptional understanding of advanced practical nursing techniques and methods
Highly skilled in setting up prescribed medications in line with patients’ nursing care plans
Experience in monitoring and recording clinical information
Able to watch over and assess patient’s condition
Proven ability to maintain suitable attitudes and behavior essential to the welfare of patients
Experience in Rehab nursing concepts, Gerontology and treatment approaches
Hands-on experience in maintaining facility’s manual and electronic records
Proven record of communicating with patients, staff and families effectively
In-depth knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care
In-depth knowledge of principles, procedures, and techniques of practical nursing
Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care
Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
July 2016 – November 2020
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Chartwell Queen's Square Retirement Residence, Cambridge, ON
Main Duties:
Providing direct nursing care as defined by the Standards of Nursing Practice (CNO) including:
oadministration of medications
otranscribing medical orders as given by physicians in writing
oadministration of routine medications including narcotics
omaintaining security of medication system and storage
oordering medications as required and maintains MAR system
ocollaborating with registered nursing staff in the administration of nonroutine p.r.n. medications
oCollecting specimens from residents under the direction of Registered Nurse
Ongoing assessment of residents’ health status in accordance with defined policy and procedures
Monitoring and providing guidance to health care aides and unit attendants
Documenting all aspects of resident care in a thorough and timely manner according to prescribed policy and procedure
October 2015 - October 2016
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Healthcare, Kitchener, Ontario
Main Duties:
Personal hygiene care such as grooming, washing and bathing
Medication reminders
Dressing
Assistance with eating
Helping clients move safely into chairs, beds or vehicles
Light housekeeping / laundry
Light meal preparation
January 2015 - September 2015
Personal Support Worker
Care Partners, Kitchener, Ontario
Main Duties:
Rendered home care services to clients according to care plan
Provided personal care to assist clients in their daily activities and personal hygiene at their homes in accordance with individualized client care plan
Helped client maintain a satisfactory level of hygiene by assisting in bathing, grooming, toileting, eating and positioning / moving
Offered light housekeeping duty
March 2013 - August 2014
Nursing Interprofessional Practicum (PN4)
Rehab Centre, Grand River Hospital (Freeport), Kitchener, Ontario
Nursing Practicum and Simulation 3
Surgical Unit, Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ontario
Nursing Practicum Part A
The Village of Winston Park, Kitchener, Ontario
Nursing Practicum Part B
Rehab Centre, Grand River Hospital (Freeport), Kitchener, Ontario
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care of assigned patients
Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs
Safely dispensed and administered medications with proper three points narcotic count, and educated patients
Monitored symptoms and reported changes in patients' conditions
Charted patients’ condition in different charting styles ( DAR, CBE, Narrative)
Collected specimens from residents under the direction of Registered Nurse
Operated mechanical lifts and transfer devices
Conducted up to date best practice skills in falls prevention, least restraint measures, and expertise in the use of direct care equipment
Maintained resident integrity and respect when providing safe, efficient, professional nursing care
Worked in accordance with the policies and procedures of the institution in collaboration with RPNs and Registered nurse
Available to work day, evening, night, weekend, statutory holiday and call-in hours
Appropriately documented on progress notes, medication records, flow sheets, treatment to the College of Nurses of Ontario standards (CNO) of Practice and Home Policy
Provided resident care from all aspects ( bathing, dressing, toileting, serving foods, and supervising in dinning room)
Used proper infection control procedures
Effectively communicated with internal and external health care team(s) to conduct a resident centred care clearly and effectively.
April 2001 - August 2005
Tarnol General Hospital, Tarnol, Pakistan, Pakistan
Assistant Physician
I worked at a private hospital under the supervision of a family physician. I helped in running the out-patient sessions and assisted in performing minor medical procedures. My duties included taking the preliminary history, performing relevant physical exams, planning work up, interpreting lab results and help making prescriptions. I also helped in maintaining the medical records, counseling and medical education of the patients regarding their medications and lifestyle modification where required. I had the opportunity to see patients ranging from pediatric age group to the elderly mostly coming from the suburbs around the city.
July 1999- December 2000
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, Pakistan
Interne/ House Officer
After my graduation, I did six-month internship in Gynae/Obs. My job was full time and residential and was under the supervision of consultant physicians. I learned the basic clinical skills for the indoor and outdoor patient activities. Daily ward rounds, out-patient sessions, clinical case presentations, Journal Clubs and clinicopathological conferences helped me in understanding the practical aspects of my theoretical knowledge. I learned the art of history taking, clinical examination, chalking out work plans for the patients, maintaining patient charts and preparing discharge slips.
EDUCATION:
Practical Nursing Diploma 2014
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario
Bridge to Practical Nursing Diploma 2013
(Distiction)
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Saratov State Medical University 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
University of Peshawer, Pakistan 1990
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Internet
REFERENCES
Sandra Sheppard
Food Processing Specialist Inspector
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Amandeep kaur mavi
RPN
Chartwell – Queens’s Square
10 Melville Street North, Cambridge, ON
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