Clinical Consolidation (RPN Placement) at Rekai Centres for Community Living (2026-05 – 2026-08)
Long-Term Care
- Managed and prioritized care for a 28-resident assignment under preceptor supervision, coordinating care activities based on resident needs.
- Completed admission assessments and supported ongoing care planning for residents with complex medical, cognitive and behavioural needs.
- Monitored residents at high risk for aspiration pneumonia, identifying changes such as coughing during meals, altered lung sounds, fever, decreased oxygen saturation or changes in respiratory status.
- Assessed and managed acute behavioural changes, including agitation, aggression, hallucinations, paranoia, anxiety, withdrawal and changes from baseline mental status.
- Provided nursing care to residents living with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, dementia and responsive behaviours, using therapeutic communication, de-escalation, redirection and individualized behavioural interventions.
- Managed hypo- and hyperglycemia through blood glucose monitoring, ordered interventions, reassessment and escalation of significant abnormalities.
Clinical Extern - UHN at Bickle Centre for Complex Continuing Care (2025-07 – Present)
Rehabilitation and Geriatrics
- Provided direct bedside support to medically complex geriatric and rehabilitation patients with neurological conditions, fractures, deconditioning and mobility limitations.
- Monitored neurological status, pain, mobility, wounds, and skin integrity; escalated changes appropriately.
- Observed PICC line care and management, including dressing changes, maintaining aseptic technique, line assessment and infection-prevention practices.
- Assisted with new patient admissions and discharges, including settling patients onto the unit, obtaining baseline information and vital signs, organizing belongings, supporting mobility needs and reinforcing discharge instructions provided by the nursing team.
- Observed and assisted nurses with IV initiation, IV therapy and medication administration, gaining exposure to safe medication practices and monitoring for adverse reactions.
Student Nurse at Westpark Healthcare Center, Unit 3C (2025-09 – 2025-12)
Acute Orthopedic & Postoperative Care
- Performed focused postoperative and neurovascular assessments and monitored for complications.
- Supported recovery and discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Recognize and respond to postoperative complications including hemorrhage, infection, hypotension, respiratory compromise, uncontrolled pain, altered mental status and neurovascular deterioration.
- Monitor patients for signs of surgical-site infection and sepsis, including fever, wound changes, drainage, redness, swelling and changes in clinical condition.
- Administer and evaluate the effectiveness of analgesics, anticoagulants, antibiotics and other prescribed medications, while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Provide postoperative wound and dressing care, assessing incisions, staples, sutures, drainage and healing progression.
Student Nurse at Westpark Healthcare Center, Unit 6C (2025-01 – 2025-04)
Complex Continuing Care
- Provided nursing care to medically complex patients requiring ongoing respiratory, neurological, skin, mobility and safety monitoring.
- Provided care for patients with tracheostomies, PEG/G-tubes, ostomies, indwelling catheters, drains and oxygen therapy.
- Monitored IV therapy and IV medication administration, assessing for infiltration, phlebitis, adverse reactions and changes in patient status.
- Completed post-fall assessments including neurological checks, vital signs, pain and injury assessment, mobility evaluation and appropriate escalation for suspected head injury or fracture.
Volunteer – Patient Support Services at Brightshores Health System (2023-06 – 2023-08)
- Supported patients and healthcare teams through transport, comfort rounds, and unit operations.
