Farzana Meem

Compassionate and highly adaptable Registered Nurse with experience in trauma/surgical care, emergency nursing, mental health, and maternal-newborn settings. Skilled in delivering patient-centred care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration with a commitment to safety, advocacy, and continuous learning.

Registered Nurse – Trauma/Surgical Unit at St. Michael's Hospital (2022-08 – Present)

Delivers high-acuity nursing care to patients with complex post-surgical and traumatic conditions in a fast-paced trauma unit

• Delivers high-acuity nursing care to patients with complex post-surgical and traumatic conditions in a fast-paced trauma unit
• Performs advanced assessments, pain management, wound care, and drain management
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and care plans
• Monitors for early signs of patient deterioration and escalates care appropriately
• Manage multiple high-acuity patients while maintaining safety and efficiency
• Participates in rapid response and critical situations
• Provides discharge planning and patient education to support recovery

Nursing Extern – Emergency Department at Markham Stouffville Hospital (2022-05 – 2023-05)

Provided care for patients with diverse acute and complex conditions in a fast-paced emergency setting

• Provided care for patients with diverse acute and complex conditions in a fast-paced emergency setting
• Assisted with triage, prioritizing care based on acuity and clinical presentation
• Performed IV, Foley, and NG tube insertions and removals
• Strengthened critical thinking, time management, and rapid decision-making skills

Clinical Placement – Bridging Clinic at CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) (2023-01 – 2023-04)

Conducted mental health assessments and supported clients transitioning to community care

• Conducted mental health assessments, including MSE, suicide risk, and falls risk
• Supported clients transitioning to community care and health services
• Promoted health education, early intervention, and continuity of care

Clinical Placement – Postpartum/Labour & Delivery at North York General Hospital (2022-04 – 2022-05)

Provided care for postpartum patients and newborns with focus on family-centred care

• Provided care for postpartum patients and newborns
• Conducted maternal and newborn assessments and supported breastfeeding and recovery
• Delivered patient education and discharge teaching
• Practiced family-centred and trauma-informed care

Volunteer Coordinator – Community Vaccination Clinics at VHA Home HealthCare (2021-01 – 2022-01)

Supported COVID-19 vaccination initiatives in the community and pop-up clinics

• Supported COVID-19 vaccination initiatives in the community and pop-up clinics
• Assisted interdisciplinary teams in delivering care to vulnerable populations
• Provided patient education and monitored for post-vaccination reactions

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – University of Toronto (2021 – 2023)

Honours Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences – University of Toronto (2017 – 2021)