Random Peppy

Compassionate Practical Nursing student at Mohawk College and experienced Personal Support Worker with progressive clinical experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, and oncology. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration within student scope, clinical documentation, infection prevention, mobility support, dementia care, and therapeutic communication. Known for delivering safe, respectful, evidence-informed care while collaborating effectively with patients, families, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.

Practical Nursing Student - Clinical Placement I at Linhaven Long-Term Care

• Provided person-centred care to older adults with chronic illnesses, cognitive impairment, and complex care needs under nursing supervision.
• Completed focused assessments, measured vital signs, monitored skin integrity, and promptly reported changes in resident condition.
• Assisted with medication administration within student scope while following the rights of medication administration and facility policy.
• Supported activities of daily living, safe transfers, continence care, nutrition, hydration, and falls-prevention strategies.
• Documented care accurately and communicated respectfully with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Practical Nursing Student - Clinical Placement II at Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre

• Cared for patients recovering from stroke, orthopedic surgery, neurological conditions, and functional decline in a rehabilitation setting.
• Performed focused assessments, monitored vital signs and pain, and identified changes requiring escalation to the supervising nurse.
• Supported mobility, transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living while reinforcing physiotherapy and occupational therapy goals.
• Promoted patient independence, safety, skin integrity, and falls prevention throughout the rehabilitation process.
• Contributed to discharge planning and provided patient and family teaching on safe mobility, equipment use, and ongoing care needs.

Practical Nursing Student - Clinical Placement III at Hamilton Health Sciences - Oncology Unit

• Provided compassionate care to patients with cancer and complex medical needs under the direction of registered nursing staff.
• Completed head-to-toe and focused assessments, monitored pain, nausea, fatigue, hydration, and treatment-related adverse effects.
• Administered medications and treatments within student scope and monitored patient responses, reporting abnormal findings promptly.
• Applied infection prevention measures, including neutropenic precautions, and assisted with wound care and specimen collection as assigned.
• Provided therapeutic support and reinforced patient and family education related to symptom management, safety, and discharge planning.
• Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record and participated in interdisciplinary care.

Senior Practical Nursing Student - Clinical Placement IV at Bella Senior Care Residence

• Planned, organized, and prioritized care for an assigned group of residents with increasingly independent practice under supervision.
• Performed comprehensive assessments, developed nursing priorities, and communicated significant changes using clear clinical reporting.
• Completed supervised medication passes, evaluated therapeutic responses, and followed medication-safety and documentation standards.
• Provided wound care, chronic disease monitoring, dementia care, palliative support, and resident and family health teaching.
• Collaborated with RNs, RPNs, physicians, pharmacy, dietary, rehabilitation, and personal support staff to promote continuity of care.
• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, time management, and adherence to professional standards and organizational policies.

Personal Support Worker at Maple Park Lodge (2020-08 – Present)

• Provide compassionate, resident-centred care according to individualized plans of care and established safety standards.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility, turning, repositioning, and other activities of daily living.
• Use mechanical lifts and transfer equipment safely in accordance with resident care plans and organizational lift policies.
• Observe, document, and report changes in physical, cognitive, behavioural, and emotional status to registered nursing staff.
• Support residents receiving dementia, restorative, and palliative care while preserving dignity, comfort, and independence.
• Follow infection prevention and control practices and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe care environment.

Line Cook at Barrel Restaurant (2019-02 – Present)

• Prepare food and complete customer orders accurately while maintaining food-safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Prioritize multiple tasks, communicate effectively with team members, and perform reliably in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Support Worker Student Placement at Oakwood Lodge (2019-09 – 2019-09)

• Assisted residents with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and mechanical-lift transfers under supervision.
• Applied person-centred communication and maintained resident dignity, privacy, and safety.

Personal Support Worker Student Placement at Woodlands of Sunset (2019-10 – 2020-02)

• Provided supervised personal care and mobility assistance to long-term care residents with varied support needs.
• Observed resident status, reported concerns to staff, and followed care plans and infection-control procedures.

Sectional Supervisor at Checkpoint GH Limited (2015-10 – 2016-12)

• Supervised quality-control activities for telecommunications calling and data cards and verified batch serial numbers.
• Ensured completed work met quality standards and production targets, including a minimum output of 70,000 cards per day.
• Maintained accurate production information, endorsed completed work, and coordinated team-building activities.

Procurement Buyer Assistant at Bharti Airtel Telecommunications Ghana Ltd. (2013-08 – 2015)

• Sourced vendors, analyzed bids, prepared approval documentation, purchase orders, and procurement records.
• Coordinated vendor negotiations, repairs, returns of faulty telecommunications equipment, and shipment awards.
• Tracked network capital-expenditure approvals and supported landowner payments and cell-site contract renewals.
• Updated and maintained accurate cell-site and procurement data using organizational systems.

Events Administrative Assistant at Ticket Ghana Limited (2010-12 – 2012-07)

• Performed administrative duties, e-ticketing, merchandising, customer service, and event sales support.
• Assisted with event budgeting and planning, maintained databases, processed reservations, and provided event information.

Administrative Assistant at Eze Promotions Limited (2007-07 – 2008)

• Maintained client records, supported promotional activities, and coordinated meetings and interviews.
• Provided multifaceted office and administrative support in a deadline-driven environment.

Practical Nursing – Mohawk College

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management – University College of Management Studies, Ghana

Personal Support Worker Certificate – District School Board of Niagara