OBJECTIVE
Enthusiastic individuals seeking a position working with others collaboratively in a fulfilling role where I can utilize my skills and knowledge to administer proper, safe and compassionate care
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario to practice as a Registered Practical Nurse
Current BCLS Certification
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support and data entry and retrieval.
Meditech, Excel and, Microsoft experienced
Skillful and precise in performing venipunctures and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records. High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Professional demeanor with a strong ability to handle confidential information
Demonstrate the ability to competently assess the patient, intervene appropriately and evaluate outcomes
Current Medication Certificate with the ability to administer medications to patients
Demonstrate a commitment to providing patient-centered and family-centered care
Organized individual who set priorities and time management
Able to work both independently and with other healthcare professionals
Motivated individual looking to forward higher education
Demonstrate an ability to communicate efficiently, effectively and respectfully to patients, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team
HEALTHCARE/FIELD RELATED EXPERIENCES
Thorntonview Long Term Care
Medication administrations (Subcut, tablets, IV’s)
IV insertion/maintenance
Wound/ dressing changes
Accurately Chart using Meditech
Lakeridge Health Oshawa (Emergency Department)
Cardiac rhythm interpretation and patient assessment skills
IV insertion/maintenance
Catheterizations
Catheterizations
Critical thinking, time management, problem-solving and teaching skills
Lakeridge Health Port Perry (Med-Surg Unit)
Medication administrations (Subcut, tablets, IV’s)
IV insertion/maintenance
Venipuncture admin.
Wound/ dressing changes
Catheterizations
Staple/ suture removals
NG tube administration
Lakeridge Health Oshawa (Med-Surg Unit)
Medication administrations (Subcut, tablets, IV’s)
IV maintenance
Oxygen therapy
Wound/ dressing changes
Catheterizations
NG tube administration
Ontario Shores (Mental Health)
Assisted senior suffering mental/cognition with ADL
Took vitals and charted
Assisted with NPO feeds (G-tube)
Assisted feeds with patients with dysphagia
Lakeridge Health Whitby (Rehab/LTC)
Assisted senior citizens with ADL
Manual vital signs prior to medications
Full head to toe assessment/physical assessment
Assisted with feeds
Showers or bathes if needed
Dressing change
Catheterizations
Pressure ulcer assessments
Assisted with dispensing of medications
Charted using Meditech
Scarborough Centenary (Post-partum Care)
Provided care to postpartum patients
Bathe newborn
Assisted mom with feeding
Head to toe examination on both mom and baby
Vital signs on both patients (manual)charted on Meditech
*All field experience done as clinical rotations through Durham College PN program*
WORK &VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
WORK
Lakeridge Health Emergency Department (Agency) (2022-present)
Medication administrations (Subcut, tablets, IV’s)
IV maintenance
Oxygen therapy
Offload/triage of patient
Zone 11 Mental Health ED nurse
Provided health teaching
Wound/ dressing changes
Catheterizations
NG tube administration
Priority Healthcare (2022- present)
Immunization nurse
Administering vaccines during peeks of covid pandemic
Rapid Test & Trace Canada (2022-2022)
Virtual/Telehealth nurse
Assisted 100 + client calls daily
Assisted with proper performance of covid tests
Ritson North Medical Center/Urgent Care (2021-2021)
Triage of patients
Assisting the physicians when needed
Phlebotomy experience- venipunctures for lab specimen
taking vitals on patients as well as performing ECG's when needed
Thornton View Long-term Care (2020-2021)
Assisted adults with ADL’s
Feed dysphagic patient
ROM exercises
Toileted
Assisted with transfers
Fosterbrook Long-term Care (2020-2020)
Assisted adults with ADL’s
Feed dysphagic patient
ROM exercises
Toileted as well as
Assisted with transfers
Durham District School Board (2019-2021)
Lunch monitor for a wide age range of students
Helped with opening lunches
Supervised
Maintained a clean classroom environment after each lunch hour
VOLUNTEER
Lakeridge Health Whitby volunteer (2017-2019)
Assist older adults with feedings
Carry patients to and from the dining area
Played music and entertained
EDUCATION
All Saints University School of Medicine (Jan 2022 – present)
Roseau, Dominica
Registered Practical Nursing (Jan 2019 – March 2021)
Durham College, Oshawa ON
Certificate of Phlebotomy (2020- 2021)
Springfield College of Healthcare, Brampton ON
Pre-Health Science University stream (Sept 2018- Jan 2019)
Durham College, Oshawa ON
ATTRIBUTES
Quick learner and commitment to ongoing learning
Proven ability to handle potentially stressful situations
Detail-oriented and creative
Excellent team player as well as an independent achiever
Willingness to tackle new fields
Willing to obtain CC1, BCLS and ACLS within first year of employment
ACHIEVEMENTS:
CPR level C + AED Certificate
Mask Fit Certificate
First Aid Certificate
WHIMS Certificate
GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) Training Certificate
Emergency child first aid
Basic life support
CNO registered