Arden J

Compassionate and patient-centred Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and several years of progressive healthcare experience across acute care, respiratory nursing, long-term care, and community healthcare settings. Currently practicing in a hospital environment, with a strong clinical foundation developed through nursing education, acute-care practice, and extensive long-term-care experience. Skilled in comprehensive health assessment, clinical judgment, medication administration, respiratory care, patient education, care planning, documentation, infection prevention and control, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Experienced in supporting individuals with complex and chronic health needs while promoting dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life. Committed to delivering compassionate, equitable, evidence-informed, and patient-centred care.

Registered Nurse / BScN Clinical Placement & Preceptorship - Health Sciences North - Sudbury, ON

(2025-01)

• Provide safe, patient-centred nursing care in an acute-care hospital setting, completing comprehensive assessments and monitoring for changes in condition.
• Apply clinical judgment, critical thinking, and prioritization to manage complex patient needs and changing clinical conditions.
• Administer medications and perform nursing interventions, including IV therapy, wound care, enteral nutrition, blood glucose monitoring, and blood transfusion monitoring.
• Provide respiratory care including oxygen therapy, BiPAP, and CPAP, collaborating with Respiratory Therapy and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide patient education and advocacy while maintaining accurate documentation and promoting safety, dignity, and continuity of care.

Personal Support Worker - Pioneer Manor - Sudbury, ON

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Provided person-centred care to residents with complex, chronic, cognitive, and functional health needs while completing the BScN program.
• Monitored and communicated changes in residents' physical, cognitive, and functional status, applying clinical judgment and prioritizing care needs.
• Built therapeutic relationships with residents and families while promoting dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life.
• Collaborated with nursing and interdisciplinary teams while developing a strong foundation in chronic disease, dementia, palliative, and end-of-life care.

PSW, Additional Long-Term-Care Experience - Plan A Healthcare - Northern Ontario

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Provided direct, person-centred care across long-term-care environments.
• Supported residents with activities of daily living, mobility, personal care, feeding, positioning, and comfort.
• Recognized and communicated changes in resident health and functional status to nursing teams.
• Developed strong communication, teamwork, time-management, and prioritization skills within busy healthcare environments.
• Supported resident dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Co-op & Program Support Assistant - One Kids Place - North Bay, ON

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Supported children and youth with special needs during specialized site visits and community outreach activities.
• Assisted with health promotion and wellness programming in collaboration with the local Health Unit.
• Supported the Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) team.
• Assisted with volunteer orientation, program activities, and administrative workflows.
• Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills while working with children, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Cambrian College/Laurentian University (2025-05)