Cynthia Bertram
*** * ***. *.*. High River, AB T1V 1K8
Phone: 403-***-****
Email: ******@*****.***
SKILLS/CAPABILITIES
Proficient with a number of computer programs and able to quickly learn new programs including Sunrise Clinical and Connect Care programs
Excellent client relations
Capable and proficient when working within a team or individually
Work efficiently under pressure and within tight deadlines
Careful attention to detail
Creative and original in thinking and implementing solutions
EDUCATION
Licensed Practical Nursing Program Diploma - 2022
oBow Valley College, Calgary, AB
Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support Certification – Expires September 2023
oAlberta Health and Safety Training Institute, Calgary, AB
N95 Mask fit tested
Self-Employment Program – 2003
oHighwood Business Development Corporation, High River, AB
Agriculture Technology Diploma – 1998
oLethbridge Community College, Lethbridge, AB
High School Diploma – 1995
oSenator Riley High School, High River, AB
SCHOLARSHIPS
Various academic and citizenship scholarships and awards – 2020 - 2022
Alberta Agriculture - Farm Safety Award – 1997
oProvides leadership and originality in promoting farm safety
Alvin Nelson Memorial Scholarship – 1997
oAcademic Excellence
Art scholarships upon graduating from High School
WORK EXPERIENCE
Professional Preceptorship
oAlberta Children’s Hospital – June to July 2022
Client daily care – diaper changing, clothes changing or aid in, grooming
Wound care – sterile wound cleansing
Feeding – Nasogastric tube feedings, breast milk and milk replacement feedings, parental feedings, assisted in changing an NG tube
Monitor and record scheduled assessments – complete or focused head to toe assessments, intake and outputs, wound assessments
Administered medication - includes IV, piggy back IV, inhalation
Floated between Units 1 through 4 and Rotary House
Clinical 3
oRockyview Hospital – February to March 2022
Client daily care – Assisted in clothing changes, undergarment changes, bed cloth changes, grooming
Monitored and recorded scheduled assessments, intake and output
Medication administration - includes IV, piggy back IV, subcutaneous injections
Inserted IV catheter, administered an in and out bladder catheter
Patient teaching with parents
Admitting and discharging patients
Clinical 1 and 2
oRockyview Hospital – September t0 December 2021
Client daily care – Assisted in clothing changes, undergarment changes, bed cloth changes, grooming
Walked with clients to maintain mobility
Administered medication
Monitored and recorded scheduled assessments - intake and output, head to toe assessments, blood pressure, weight, temperature
Administered sterile dressing change
Rivers Upholstery & Accessories Ltd. - 2002 to current
oOwner/Operator
Office Management – Maintain office supplies; business bookkeeping; filing; keeping current accounts payable and receivables; estimating jobs and creating customer work orders; invoices; banking; researching suppliers
Customer Relations – Working with and maintaining great relationships with all customer types; offering customers custom design in furniture and room coordination, and also involved in the automotive, recreation and marine areas
Marketing – Design and place advertisements in various venues; develop working relationships with interior designers and related businesses; networking within the community
Shop Management – Maintain all shop and customer stock; booking customer jobs; small machine maintenance and repair
Employee Relations – Maintain friendly and supportive atmosphere while ensuring employee responsibilities are completed smoothly and in a timely way, and to a set standard
Lutes Timbermart – August 2015 to 2020
oAssistant – Receiving orders and restocking inventory, customer sales and invoicing
Nanton Veterinary Clinic – 2008 to 2013
oVeterinary Assistant - Assisted in both large and small animal surgery and examinations both in clinic and out; general reception duties; imputing medical information to computer files; preparing and maintaining stock for surgery and examination rooms; stocking retail and non-retail items; customer call backs and assisted where needed
Maternity Leave – 2002
Nelson Homes
oConstruction Site Assistant – 2000 to 2002
Prepare individual homes for each construction stage
Organize trades and coordinate work orders and change orders
oSouthern AB Area Coordinator – 2000 to Jan 2001
General office administrative duties
Assistant to salespersons with pricing of houses and paperwork
General sales to walk-in customers
oAssistant Area Coordinator for Canada – Jan 2001 to Jan 2002
General office administrative duties
Customer Service for both Dealers and their customers
Salesperson for walk-in customers
Assisted dealers with all paperwork – pricing of houses and ordering home packages
Buffalo Head Veterinary Clinic– 1999
oVeterinary Assistant
Reception: Answering the telephone; scheduling appointments; billing customers; ordering stock and medicinal supplies; filled customer prescriptions; formatted pricing spreadsheets; kept the traveling kit stocked
Surgery/Examination Assistant (for both large and small animals) – Prepare the surgery/examination rooms; assisted in taking x-rays and developing them; assisted the vet in both large and small animal exams and surgeries; accompanied the vet on calls
Various farms – 1996 to 1998
oFarmhand
Livestock health maintenance: vaccinations, castrations, dehorning, calving
Field duties including haying, field preparation for seeding, fencing
general farm duties
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Volunteered with the High River Lacrosse Association as Secretary (2009 to 2011) and as Registrar (2012)
Volunteer with the Okotoks Eagles Football – General
Enjoy drawing in my spare time
Enjoy physical activities such as hiking, camping, swimming and weight training
Volunteer with Children’s Ministry at High River Alliance Church
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST