Visiting Nurse (RN) - Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) - London, ON
(2025-07)
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Provide in-home nursing care to clients including wound care, catheter care, and medication administration.
- Support chronic disease management, mental health stability, and post-discharge follow-up.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to adjust care plans and promote client autonomy.
- Maintain PHIPA-compliant documentation and contribute to safe transitions of care.
- Actively promote equity, dignity, and anti-oppressive approaches in client interactions.
Clinical Nurse Extern – Acute Medicine Unit - London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), University Hospital - London, ON
(2024-10 - 2025-05)
1,213 hours completed
- Delivered direct patient care under RN supervision including mobility, hygiene, and feeding.
- Conducted focused nursing assessments and assisted with emergency response protocols.
- Participated in medication administration and documentation using Cerner.
Clinical Placement – Emergency Department - Seaforth Community Hospital - ON
(2025-01 - 2025-03)
400 hours completed
- Assisted with triage (CTAS), observed critical interventions (e.g., CPR, intubations).
- Gained experience with PCA pumps, ECGs, PICC lines, and pediatric med calculations.
- Participated in Code Blues, trauma responses, and mental health de-escalation scenarios.
- Used Meditech to document care and monitor patients in high-pressure environments.
Clinical Placement – In-Patient Medicine Unit - St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital - ON
(2024-09 - 2024-10)
160 hours completed
- Delivered basic care including ambulation, hygiene, and nutrition.
- Observed wound care and interdisciplinary rounds.
- Supported documentation and patient education under RN supervision.
Clinical Placement – Neuro Unit - LHSC – University Hospital - London, ON
(2024-06 - 2024-07)
160 hours completed
- Supported neuro checks and care for post-stroke and post-op neuro patients.
- Observed EEG monitoring, seizure protocols, and stroke rehabilitation techniques.
Personal Support Worker - Extendicare - London, ON
(2023-09 - 2025-01)
Staff relief services
- Provided personal care including bathing, dressing, mobility, and emotional support.
- Supported social integration and monitored client well-being.
- Documented changes in condition and assisted with ADLs and appointments.
Research Assistant – COPD Project - The University of Western Ontario
(2024-10 - 2025-04)
Worked under Dr. Sibbald
- Collaborated on ongoing COPD research analyzing hospital admission trends and patient management strategies.
- Conducted literature reviews and organized patient chart data under the supervision of principal investigator.
- Engaged in ethical data handling and contributed to poster and publication drafts.
- Participated in group meetings, Edited research papers
Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit - Shadowing Experience - LHSC – University Hospital - London, ON
(2025-03 - 2025-03)
36 hours (March 10 – 13, 2025)
- Shadowed Registered Nurses and interdisciplinary staff on an adult inpatient mental health unit.
- Observed psychiatric assessments, therapeutic communication strategies, and care planning.
- Gained exposure to crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and common psychiatric diagnoses.
- Developed foundational understanding of patient-centered mental health care in a hospital setting.
Staff Influenza Vaccine Clinic Program - LHSC – University Hospital - London, ON
(2025-01 - 2025-02)
48 hours completed
- Assisted in organizing and delivering flu vaccinations to hospital staff.
- Helped with administrative tracking and encouraged vaccine uptake among various departments.
Baxter International Pressure Injury Prevalence Survey - IPIP - LHSC – University Hospital - London, ON
(2025-03 - 2025-03)
42 hours completed
- Worked with the Clinical Educator team to assess and stage pressure injuries across hospital units.
- Collected data, collaborated on staging assessments, and documented findings for internal quality improvement.
