Dorothy Melissa Start
Registered Practical Nurse
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About
Newly graduated Registered Practical Nurse with 23 years of experience in healthcare. Dedicated to helping people.
Experience
2016-2023 Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Staffing Clerk
-Worked as a member of a large multidisciplinary team to provide staffing to units within the hospital as required
-Maintained accurate records within the department, both hard copy and electronic
-Worked with electronic scheduling software and Microsoft Office software to perform daily duties
2012-2016 Bayshore Home Health
Client Services Coordinator
-Served as Branch Educator implementing a new system improving communication across organizations, documentation efficiencies, data analysis and reporting, and reducing error rates.
-Trained coordination staff on an integrated process and technology platform for branch and field operations.
-Trained administrative staff on products that enable field staff to utilize their full scope of practice to deliver the best care to our clients.
-Consistently met deadlines.
-Continually receive personal requests and commendations from clients and their families.
2003-2007 Options Northwest
Residential Counsellor
-Built strong, collaborative relationships with members of a multidisciplinary team.
-Provided cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to clients and their families.
2003-2006 Community Living Thunder Bay
Personal Support Worker
-Provided exceptional client care in a variety of settings for individuals with both physical and mental disabilities
-Engaged with other agencies involved in client care to ensure optimal well-being of clients.
-Recognized for maintaining composure, taking charge, and working with emergency care staff in a crisis situation.
Education
2025 – Confederation College – Thunder Bay, ON
Practical Nursing
Honours Diploma
2012 – Everest College – Thunder Bay, ON
Accounting and Payroll Administrator
Honours Diploma
2003 – Toronto School of Business – Thunder Bay, ON
Personal Support Worker
Honours Diploma
2001 – ICS Canada – Westmount, QC
