Experienced Registered Nurse dedicated to the care of women and children eager to expand nursing practice

 

 

Ø  Extensive outreach and community work experience, including chronic disease management, total patient assessment and counselling

Ø  Proven ability to comfortably develop rapport with patients and staff; broad experience working with populations ranging in age, culture and socioeconomic status

Ø  Upheld high standards of nursing care for a diverse population of patients from newborn to geriatric in a variety of settings, including Medical Surgical and Community Health and Long-Term Care Facilities

Ø  Educated patients and families on disease processes, infection control, medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimes, medication administration, pain-management techniques and pre/post natal care

Ø  Worked effectively with interdisciplinary team and performed accurate charting procedures and e-documentation

Ø  Received the Praxis Award for excellence in integrating the human science paradigm, York University School of Nursing C Faculty of Health

Ø  Successfully completed the Inter-Professional Educational and Collaboration Seminar through the Peter Munk Cardiac Program, Toronto General Hospital

Ø  Experienced interpreter fluent in English and Somali

 

 

Bachelor of Science C Nursing with Honours, YORK UNIVERSITY, Toronto, ON

Registered Practical Nurse Diploma, COLLEGE OF ROOKIES, Cranbrook, BC

Diabetes Educator Certificate, in-progress

 

 

Registered Nurse, COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, Scarborough, ON, 2010                                          

  Built rapport while providing a variety of patient services, including intake, referrals, physical assessments / triage, prenatal / postpartum care, well child check-ups, treatment and medication administration, immunizations, home visits and ECGs

  Successfully managed patients with chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia

  Promoted self-care while providing individual health counseling and education; led educational presentations on diabetes, healthy living, health promotion, disease prevention and community resources

  Oversaw administrative duties such as ordering medical supplies and vaccines as well as monitoring vaccine safety / storage

 

Preceptorship, TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL C Cardiology Unit, Toronto, ON, 2008

  Received patients transferred from emergency room and other units and ensured optimal patient outcomes by performing post-operative assessments, monitoring hemorrhages and proper functioning of tubes / medical devices (i.e. oxygen and intravenous (IV) therapy), administering medication / treatment procedures and updating files through e-documentation

  Accurately assessed patients baseline conditions, including vital signs, pain and level of consciousness

  Ensured all documentation was in order by thoroughly reviewing pre-operative checklists (signed consent forms, allergies, health history, physical examinations, laboratory values, ECGs, chest X-rays, medications and other orders)

  Effectively communicated discharge instructions to patients and their families

 

Practical Nurse (RPN), LEISUREWORLD LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY, Scarborough, ON, 2008

  Accurately assessed resident needs and provided holistic care, including promoting comfort through both pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacological therapeutic techniques

  Ensured patient comfort while performing wound, tracheotomy and ostomy care, tube feeding and administering medication

  Maintained open communication and upheld confidentiality with residents and their significant others while addressing any of their concerns; educated residents and their families regarding medication effectiveness, side-effects and drug interactions

 

Clinical Placement, HUMBER RIVER REGIONAL HOSPITAL C Medical Unit, North York, ON, 2007

  Provided exceptional service while assessing patients, administering treatment procedures / medication and evaluating outcomes

  Upheld safety precautions and observed infection control guidelines; educated patients and their significant others regarding proper infection control procedures and the importance of isolation

 

RPN Preceptorship, CRANBROOK REGIONAL HOSPITAL C Surgical Unit, Cranbrook, BC, 2006

  Oversaw patient comfort while monitoring vital signs, pain, hemorrhaging, blood transfusions and neurovascular status

  Prevented post-operative complications by ensuring proper patient positioning

  Increased positive outcomes by encouraging and assisting patients with early ambulation and promoting deep breathing as well as coughing exercises

           

 

Community Worker, SOMALILAND WOMEN S ORGANIZATION, Toronto, ON

Personal Support Worker, EXCLUSIVE CARE SERVICES, Toronto, ON

Personal Support Worker, BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH CARE, Vancouver, BC

Freelance Somali / English Interpreter, SELF-EMPLOYED, BC

Registered Nurse, MOTHER AND CHILD CENTRE, Hargeisa, Somalia

Registered Nurse, HARGEISA GROUP HOSPITAL C Medical / Surgical Unites, Hargeisa, Somalia           

 

 

Ø  College of Nurses of Ontario

Ø  Registered Nurses Association of Ontario

Ø  RNAO Nursing Diabetes Interest Group

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF ACTUAL TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a Registered Nurse who holds current membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario.  My professional qualifications include solid experience providing pre and post natal care to mothers and children from birth to preschool age. I have sound knowledge and experience in physical assessment, chronic disease management, medication administration and nursing processes. I use my critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide holistic, client-centered care to my patients. In addition to my extensive nursing background, I am very familiar with community resources. While working with Somaliland Women s Organization in Metro Toronto I provided referral services and acted as an interpreter for women and their families. I organized workshops to educate women on various topics, including housing resources, domestic violence, nutrition and family planning. I worked closely with the Board of Education, shelters and the Juvenile Court of Toronto as a community liaison and I provided advocacy services for community members. 

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

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Dear _______________________________:

 

I would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (TITLE OF POSITION APPLYING FOR) position currently available with your company.  Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

As discussed, I am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  I believe you will find my dynamic (LIST A FEW SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS RELEVANT TO THE POSITION) skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

Should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  Again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  I look forward to your response.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy