Chi Cheek

Registered Nurse with 2 years of strong experience in acute care, high-acuity orthopedics and neurosurgical care as well as general surgery. Proficient in preoperative and post-operative monitoring, neurological assessments (GCS), wound management, trach care, venipuncture, PICC/IV therapy, complex medication administration and telemetry interpretation. Recognized for strong sense of clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, provision of empathetic support and leadership in orienting new graduates and externs.

Committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care with emphasis on safety, health promotion and harm reduction in acute and community care.

Registered Nurse — Orthopedic/Neurosurgery Unit at Health Sciences North (2024-09 – Present)

• Delivered comprehensive care to high-acuity orthopedic, neurosurgical, bariatric, and medical patients, including pre- and post-operative assessments and monitoring.
• Administered complex medication regimens (opioids/narcotics, insulin, anticoagulants, muscle relaxants, methadone) whilst monitoring for and managing adverse effects.
• Performed continuous nursing and neurological assessments to aid in the early detection of possible complications in a fast-paced environment.
• Provided wound care, mobility support, trach care, and post-operative education for various medical and surgical patients.
• Safely initiated, managed, and discontinued blood transfusions and iron infusions whilst monitoring for adverse reactions in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Collaborated with various members of the multidisciplinary teams (neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, NPs, PT/OT) to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Delivered clear discharge teaching on pain management, medication safety, and recovery protocols.
• Mentored new graduate nurses and clinical externs through orientation, procedure support, and real-time clinical guidance.
• Maintained right and thorough documentation in compliance with regulatory standards in the electronic medical records (EMR).

Registered Nurse — Surgical Short Stay at Health Sciences North (2024-07 – Present)

• Served as Charge Nurse for a multidisciplinary inpatient team, assigning patient care responsibilities and coordinating care assignments whilst ensuring safe unit operations and efficient workflow.
• Provided clinical leadership and guidance to healthcare staff ensuring consistent delivery of high quality, patient centered care.

Personal Support Worker at Plan A Long-Term Care Staffing and Recruitment (2021-12 – 2024-09)

• Provided resident-centered care in long-term care settings, focusing on ADLs, mobility, infection control, and support for cognitive and chronic conditions.

Private Hospice Caregiver at Private Client (2022-07 – 2023-05)

• Delivered personalized support with ADLs, medication reminders, meal preparation, and companionship.

Covid-19 screener at Plan A Long-Term Care Staffing and Recruitment (2022-02 – 2023-02)

• Acted as first point of contact when welcoming incoming visitors, residents and healthcare staff and evaluating for signs and symptoms of COVID 19 through standardized questionnaires and tests.
• Enforced COVID 19 protocols including educating staff, residents and visitors on appropriate PPE utilization and hand sanitation, managing access and entry into the long-term care facilities and sanitation of high touch areas as well as the organization of the screening station.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) in Nursing – Laurentian University, School of Nursing (2024)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma – Haven International School (2019)