Pooja Patel

I am a Registered Nurse (RN)/Staff Nurse with more than three years of experience, with profound work experience as a PSW in Canada. Throughout my professional healthcare career, I have gained practical experience in multiple departments of a hospital including emergency department. I have developed proficiency in handling patients with chronic medical conditions, including cardiac arrest, asthma, and COPD.

I have practical experience in care of patients suffering from Dementia, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson's disease and other terminal diseases.

Personal Support Worker at Sienna senior Living / Glen rouge community (2024-10 – Present)

• Provided daily personal care for residents with dementia, mobility limitations, and chronic conditions in a LTC facility.
• Assisted with safe transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and use of mechanical lifts and assistive devices to prevent falls and skin compromise.
• Supported hygiene needs including bed bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting while maintaining resident dignity and privacy.
• Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, including dysphagia precautions and specialised diets; monitor intake and report changes.
• Implemented individualised care plans, document observations in electronic health records, and communicate changes to nurses and supervisors.
• Applied GPA and NVCI techniques to manage responsive behaviours in dementia residents, reducing agitation and promoting calm.
• Participated in team meetings, care conferences, and in-services on infection control, palliative care, and resident safety.

PSW at AGTA Home Healthcare (2024-01 – 2024-09)

• Provided compassionate care to elderly clients in their homes, helping them with daily activities such as a feeding, lifts and transfer, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene and toileting.
• Performed light housekeeping duties. These includes sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, washing dishes, and laundry.
• Assisted with medication and medication reminders.
• Provided companionship and emotional support.
• Observed and reported changes in client's condition to registered health professionals.

Registered Nurse at T square Hospital (2021-01 – 2023-07)

• Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, accurately documenting and reporting any adverse reactions.
• Monitored and recorded vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities to healthcare professionals.
• Implemented infection control practices and maintained a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams, communicating patient updates and participating in care planning meetings.

Personal Support Worker at Papayacare Assisted Living And Long Term Care (2020-10 – 2021-12)

• Obeyed all facility policies and procedures at all times.
• When following instructions, exercise judgment and know when to ask for supervisory support.
• Given patients individualized support in accordance with the established care plan.
• Maintained the privacy of all patient information.
• Collaborated/worked as a group with other service providers and healthcare experts.
• When required, reported/communicated observations and concerns to the relevant person or people.
• Assessed the surroundings for safety during the each patient visit.

Ontario college graduate certificate in Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management – Seneca Polytechnic (2024-09 – 2025-04)

Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care – Fanshawe College (2024-01 – 2024-08)

Bachelors of Nursing in Nursing – Sardar Patel University (2016 – 2020)