Experience

CHOICES Association Inc.

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Present



Bayshore Home Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Registered Practical Nurse

  • Jul 2018 - Oct 2018



Gold Cross Caregiver Training - Healthcare Training and Caregiver Support

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Personal Support Worker

  • Feb 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Provide care and assistance with daily tasks for clients with varying heath needs in the clients home • Administering medication as required and according to scope of practice • Provide companionship and support, encourage independence, prepare meals, light housekeeping • Provide care and assistance with daily tasks for clients with varying heath needs in the clients home • Administering medication as required and according to scope of practice • Provide companionship and support, encourage independence, prepare meals, light housekeeping



Private Home

• Oakville, Ontario

• Caregiver

  • Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

  •Provide care and assistance with daily tasks for clients with mobility and cardiac issues. •Complete light housework, perform errands, and provide transportation to and from hospital appointments. •Assist cardiac client by interpreting and implementing doctor’s orders and administering medication. •Support family; provide health education and therapeutic communication throughout procedures •Provide care and assistance with daily tasks for clients with mobility and cardiac issues. •Complete light housework, perform errands, and provide transportation to and from hospital appointments. •Assist cardiac client by interpreting and implementing doctor’s orders and administering medication. •Support family; provide health education and therapeutic communication throughout procedures



St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Registered Practical Nurse

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Seniors mental health and behavioural inpatient unit •Supported senior residents with personal and medical needs, charting data and inputting into system. •Followed all guidelines and procedures to ensure patient safety; administered medication according to CNO recommendations, triple-checking before providing oral, suppository, and injections •Provided families with updates on individual resident’s condition, health, and any changes. •Guided family-supported care of residents, providing education and information. •Coordinated with recreation team to confirm event schedules; encouraged residents to attend events. •Offered therapeutic communication to residents and families; provided encouragement and motivation to help each resident maintain individual level of independence. •Performed transfer of accountability at shift start. Attended multidisciplinary healthcare team meetings to receive feedback, establish patient care plans, discuss residents, and obtain discharges Show less



Addiction Centre Toronto- ACT

• Hamilton, Ontario

• Registered Practical Nurse

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

  •Provided support for addiction patients in outpatient facility. Promoted the successful recovery of addiction patients through consistency, active listening, realistic expectations, and reassurance. •Obtained urine samples and performed laboratory testing on samples; discussed results of testing with patients and doctors. Reported and documented all positive test results. •Triaged incoming patients; obtained updated health information and self-declaration. Procured charts and met with patients in order of arrival; monitored patients to ensure health and safety. •Prepared patients for doctors, defining expectations and communicating about health concerns. •Delivered doses according to prescription. Administered injections and provided take home doses. •Refused take home doses for patients testing positive, justifying decisions and handling conflict; called pharmacies to verify patient’s last dose, according to self-declaration. •Met with Doctors and other staff frequently throughout the day, to discuss patient care. Show less



Schlegel Villages

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pre-Graduate Student

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

  Long-Term Care, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care •Assessed and supported patients, many who experienced communication and comprehension deficiencies; observed physical and behavioral changes to determine care plans. •Provided skin care for patients, dressing wounds and pressure sores. •Accurately administered medications for up to 28 patients, eventually assuming all duties of preceptor. Long-Term Care, Alzheimer's and Dementia Care •Assessed and supported patients, many who experienced communication and comprehension deficiencies; observed physical and behavioral changes to determine care plans. •Provided skin care for patients, dressing wounds and pressure sores. •Accurately administered medications for up to 28 patients, eventually assuming all duties of preceptor.



Hamilton General Hospital

• Hamilton, Ontario

• Nursing Student

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation •Supported patients with a variety of physical and neurological difficulties in recovery from stroke by conducting rehabilitation; assisted patients with recovering daily activities. •Performed neurological assessments, checking pupil dilation, grip strength, and speech; monitored changes from baseline, bearing in mind known deficits. •Communicated with patients and families to promote independence and provide education. Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation •Supported patients with a variety of physical and neurological difficulties in recovery from stroke by conducting rehabilitation; assisted patients with recovering daily activities. •Performed neurological assessments, checking pupil dilation, grip strength, and speech; monitored changes from baseline, bearing in mind known deficits. •Communicated with patients and families to promote independence and provide education.



Juravinski Hospital

• Practical Nurse Student

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  Orthopedic Surgery•Monitored and supported post-operative patients for 3-5 days following surgeries, responding to post-operative bleeding and complications; completed sterile dressing changes for incisions.•Performed assessments to check for deviation from baseline, with consideration for patient comfort. Recorded vital signs, conducted head-to-toe and neurological assessments, and checked circulation.•Established patient baseline for vital signs and status; confirmed progression and monitored signs.•Administered medications and maintained IVs according to Doctor’s orders. Show less

• Practical Nurse Student

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Complex Medical Rehabilitation•Coordinated with multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapist and Nutritionist to establish patient care plan and assist patients with reestablishing skills.•Performed assessments to check for deviation from baseline, with consideration for patient comfort. Recorded vital signs, conducted head-to-toe and neurological assessments, and checked circulation.•Established patient baseline for vital signs and status; confirmed progression and monitored signs.•Administered medications and maintained IVs according to Doctor’s orders. Show less