Arva-Dee McNish

Registered Practical Nursing graduate (April 24, 2026), eligible for temporary registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with over nine years of healthcare experience across acute care, rehabilitation, mental health, and long-term care. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care while collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Clinical Extern - CAMH

(2026-05)

• Provide supportive care to patients experiencing mental health, substance use, and medical complexity within an inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Monitor mental status, suicide risk, and DASA assessments.
• Document patient care using the I-CARE electronic health record.
• Apply trauma-informed care, therapeutic communication, and de-escalation strategies

Senior Consolidation Student Nurse - Baycrest Hospital

(2026-01 - 2026-04)

Rehabilitation Unit (7 West)

• Managed care for 4–6 rehabilitation patients under RN supervision.
• Assisted with physical assessments, medication administration, mobility, and discharge planning.
• Documented patient care using Meditech.
• Collaborated with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Student Nurse – Medical-Surgical & Surgical Inpatient Placements - Humber River Hospital, St. Joseph's Health Centre, Etobicoke General Hospital

(2024 - 2025)

• Performed patient assessments, monitored vital signs, and reported changes in condition.
• Assisted with medication administration, ADLs, and post-operative care under RN/RPN supervision.
• Supported wound care, mobility, patient education, and discharge planning.
• Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to provide safe, patient-centered care.

Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Weston Terrace Care Community & St. George Care Community

(2019 - 2026)

• Provided compassionate, person-centered care to older adults with dementia, chronic illness, cognitive decline, and behavioral challenges.
• Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, hygiene, feeding, and resident transfers using mechanical lifts.
• Performed 1:1 observation and supported residents with responsive behaviors.
• Documented care accurately using PointClickCare.
• Collaborated with nurses and the interdisciplinary team to promote resident safety and quality of care.

Pre-Health Sciences for Advanced Diplomas and Degrees - George Brown College (2026-09)

Practical Nursing Diploma - George Brown College (2026-04)

Pre-Health Sciences - George Brown College (2022)

Personal Support Worker Certificate - ABM College (2017)

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality & Tourism Management - University of the West Indies (2011)