Martha Obeng
Registered practical nurse
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About
Compassionate and motivated practical nursing graduate, recognized on the Dean's honour roll for academic excellence. I bring strong clinical experience across various medical specialties with a commitment to safe patient-centred care.
Experience
Registered Practical Nurse at Amica Pickering Retirement Residence (2026-01 – Present)
Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to residents in a retirement community while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence.
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to residents in a retirement community while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence.
- Administer medications, including oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes, while monitoring therapeutic and adverse effects.
- Perform resident assessments, including vital signs, pain assessments, skin checks, and fall risk evaluations.
- Provide wound care and dressing changes while maintaining strict infection prevention and control practices.
- Collaborate with physicians, PSWs, and interdisciplinary team members to implement and update individualized care plans.
- Recognize and respond promptly to changes in resident conditions and escalate care appropriately.
- Provide health education and emotional support to residents and families to support overall wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with professional nursing standards
Clinical Intern at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Science (2025-03 – 2025-12)
Supported clients with therapeutic communication, vital sign monitoring, and group activities.
- Supported clients with therapeutic communication, vital sign monitoring, and group activities
- Contributed to a safe environment through evidence-based crisis intervention and mental health promotion
Personal Support Worker at Westshore Retirement Home (2024-01 – 2025-03)
Deliver daily personal care and emotional support to residents, whilst maintaining safety and their dignity.
- Deliver daily personal care and emotional support to residents, whilst maintaining safety and their dignity
- Assist with ADLs, mobility, and effective communication with the interdisciplinary team
- Support with meals for clients presenting with mobility concerns
Geriatrics Clinical Placement at Lakeridge Health (2024-01 – 2024-02)
Clinical placement in geriatrics focusing on elderly patient care and support.
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as mobility, personal hygiene, and nutrition
- Performed nursing duties under supervision, vital sign monitoring and safe medication administration
- Developed therapeutic communication skills to support dignity, independence, and client-centred care.
Education
Registered Practical Nurse in Nursing – Durham College (2023-09 – 2025-08)
OSSD equivalent – Durham District School Board (2022-07 – 2022-08)
High School Diploma – Presbyterian Senior High School (2014 – 2017)