Preceptorship – Palliative Care - St. Joseph's Care Group
(2026-04 - 2026-05)
- Managed a caseload of up to 7 palliative care patients under RN supervision.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, vital signs, and morning care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary morning rounds, discussing patient status and plan of care.
- Collaborated in family meetings, providing therapeutic communication and patient-centered support.
- Monitored changes in patient condition and reported findings promptly to the healthcare team.
Clinical Placement – Pediatrics - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
(2026-03 - 2026-04)
- Completed respiratory assessments and monitored changes in infant respiratory status.
- Performed head-to-toe and neurological assessments, including Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) evaluations.
- Assisted with intravenous (IV) therapy and medication administration.
- Calculated and verified weight-based medication dosages for pediatric patients.
- Documented patient assessments accurately and communicated significant findings to the healthcare team.
Clinical Placement – Stroke Rehabilitation - St. Joseph's Hospital
(2026-01 - 2026-03)
- Provided nursing care for patients recovering from stroke and neurological conditions.
- Completed neurological assessments, including GCS and stroke-specific assessments.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, mobility, and rehabilitation goals.
- Performed vital signs, patient assessments, and documented changes in condition.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to promote safe recovery and discharge planning.
Clinical Placement – Medical-Surgical Nursing - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
(2025-09 - 2025-12)
- Prepared patients and rooms for pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and established therapeutic relationships.
- Documented assessments, interpreted laboratory results, and followed physician orders.
- Administered medications via oral, inhalation, injection, and other approved routes.
- Recognized signs of clinical deterioration and promptly reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Applied clinical judgment to prioritize patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Personal Support Worker - Roseview Manor – Southbridge Care Homes
(2024-07 - 2025-06)
- Provided individualized care for 6+ residents per shift while following established care plans.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, toileting, and nutrition.
- Safely performed resident transfers using mechanical lifts and other assistive devices while maintaining patient safety.
- Monitored residents' physical and emotional well-being and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Delivered compassionate care to residents with diabetes, dementia, stroke-related deficits, ostomies, urinary catheters, and other complex health conditions.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated flexibility by working day, evening, night, weekend, and overtime shifts.
Clinical Placement – Rehabilitation - St. Joseph's Hospital
(2024-06 - 2024-08)
- Assisted patients with mobility, rehabilitation exercises, and activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Performed patient assessments and accurately documented changes in condition.
- Inserted and managed male and female urinary catheters under clinical supervision.
- Monitored intake and output and promptly reported abnormal findings.
- Promoted patient safety, comfort, and dignity throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support individualized patient care plans.
Cake Decorator - Safeway
(2026-01)
- Provided friendly and professional customer service while assisting customers with cake orders and special requests.
- Designed and decorated customized cakes, completing up to 10 custom orders per shift while maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Managed inventory by monitoring stock levels, rotating products, and organizing supplies in freezers and storage areas.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment in accordance with company standards.
Clinical Placement part I - Roseview Southbridge
(2024-05 - 2024-06)
Fundamental PSW roles, which were focused on safe communication and lifting using the Sara and Hoyer lifts,
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene and promoted patient independence.
- Observed and communicated hazardous conditions and physical, behavioral, cognitive changes in residents.
- Performed housekeeping duties and a safe environment for residents.
