Healthcare Professional (RPN) - Medigas (Linde Canada) - Oshawa, ON
(2025-07 - 2026-03)
- Provided in-home patient care and clinical support for clients requiring oxygen therapy, respiratory equipment, and chronic disease management.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including respiratory status, safety checks, and equipment evaluations during home visits.
- Educated patients and caregivers on the proper use, maintenance, and safety of oxygen equipment, CPAP/BiPAP devices, and related medical supplies.
- Monitored patient compliance, symptom progression, and response to therapy, escalating clinical concerns to the appropriate healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate, timely documentation in accordance with company policies, privacy legislation, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong autonomy, time management, and professionalism while managing a mobile caseload in the community.
Peritoneal/Wellness Registered Practical Nurse - Community Care Durham - Whitby, ON
(2024-12 - 2025-02)
- Conduct in-home wellness checks to assess client health status and provide necessary interventions.
- Perform peritoneal dialysis procedures, ensuring proper technique and adherence to safety protocols.
- Educate clients and caregivers on peritoneal dialysis management and overall health maintenance.
- Monitor patient progress, document findings, and communicate with healthcare teams to optimize care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, while providing compassionate, client-centred care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and enhance patient well-being.
Registered Practical Nurse - CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) Residential Program - Belleville, ON
(2024-05 - 2024-09)
- Provided direct nursing care to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders in a residential setting.
- Administered medications, monitored side effects, and provided education on medication adherence.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies, self-care routines, and independent living skills.
- Conducted mental health assessments, monitored behavioural changes, and implemented individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate client-centred care.
- Responded to crisis situations, de-escalating conflicts and implementing safety measures as needed.
- Advocated for clients by connecting them with community resources, rehabilitation programs, and ongoing support services.
Registered Practical Nurse - Bloom Community Retirement Home - Oshawa, ON
(2021-09 - 2024-02)
- Manage and lead a team of PSWs/UCPs to provide safe and accurate patient care.
- Trained/supervised UCPs on medication which includes the use of insulin and obtaining blood sugar readings.
- Respond to emergency situations and initiate interventions as need or activated emergency services as needed.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest level of care was provided.
- Temporary worked in the position of HSM and fulltime nurse for 4 months which includes scheduling, training, care plans and liaison with doctors/families.
- Transferred community members to the appropriate facilities (hospital, long term care, other retirement homes and Ontario Shores)
- Worked with management during outbreaks to ensure IPAC measure were met, and ill residents remained stable.
Long-term Care facility - Extendicare Port Hope
Consolidation placement
- Gained/applied advanced leadership skills in the role of the Registered Practical Nurse and applied this knowledge when working within the interprofessional team.
- Completed medication pass and nursing interventions for all 28 residents in this unit within the facility in collaboration with my preceptor and now as an independent nurse.
- Complete all assessments and psychomotor nursing skills such as wounds and catheters.
- Completed all the CNO’s Entry to Practice Competences requires through Durham College to be able to graduate the Practical Nursing Diploma Program and write the CPNRE national exam in July 2021.
