Pre-Graduate Consolidation – Forensic Psychiatry at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton – West 5th Campus (2026-01 – Present)
Delivered nursing care within a high-acuity forensic mental health unit while maintaining safety, professionalism, and therapeutic boundaries. (320 Hours)
- Performed mental status assessments, behavioural observations, and ongoing patient monitoring to recognize and report changes in patient condition.
- Administered scheduled and PRN medications while monitoring therapeutic effects and documenting patient responses.
- Established therapeutic relationships through compassionate, recovery-oriented communication while maintaining therapeutic and professional boundaries.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary nursing handovers and collaborated with nurses, physicians, social workers, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support individualized plans of care.
- Facilitated and observed therapeutic group programs while encouraging patient participation within a structured therapeutic environment.
Clinical Placement – Medical-Surgical Unit at Niagara Health (2025-01 – 2025-12)
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and monitored patients for changes in condition.
- Administered medications, performed wound care, and provided patient education to support recovery and discharge planning.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to prioritize patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Clinical Placement – Complex Continuing Care at Niagara Health – Port Colborne Complex & Urgent Care Centre (2025-01 – 2025-12)
- Provided restorative, palliative, and person-centred nursing care for medically complex patients.
- Assisted with care planning, clinical documentation, and medication administration.
- Promoted patient comfort, mobility, independence, and quality of life through individualized nursing care.
Clinical Placement – Long-Term Care at Northland Pointe (2024-01 – 2024-12)
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, independence, and person-centred care.
- Monitored and reported changes in residents' physical and cognitive condition to the healthcare team.
- Built therapeutic relationships with residents and families while supporting dementia care and quality of life.
Store Manager at Dairy Queen (2012-01 – 2025-12)
Managed daily operations for a high-volume restaurant, including scheduling, inventory, staffing, and customer service.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored employees while maintaining quality, safety, and operational standards.
- Built strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills in a fast-paced team environment.
