Sara Cakovska

Registered Nurse with clinical experience across cardiac care, general surgery, and public health. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-informed, patient-centred care.

Student Nurse - Integrative Practicum - Middlesex London Health Unit - London, ON

(2026-03 - 2026-04)

Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program. Collaborated with Public Health Nurses to provide prenatal education, support, and advocacy for pregnant individuals and families, promoting healthy pregnancies and positive birth outcomes.

• Conducted prenatal assessments and delivered evidence-informed education on nutrition, infant feeding, safe sleep, and child development
• Connected clients facing social determinants of health (low income, newcomer status) with community resources and essential supports
• Maintained accurate documentation and collaborated with Public Health Nurses to ensure coordinated, client-centred care

Student Nurse - General Surgery Clinic - London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital & Children's Hospital - London, ON

(2025-09 - 2025-10)

• Delivered pre- and post-operative nursing care for pediatric and adult surgical patients using aseptic technique
• Performed complex wound care, dressing changes, cast removal, and patient/family discharge education
• Collaborated with surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure safe, coordinated surgical outcomes

Student Nurse - Cardiac Care - London Health Sciences Centre – University Hospital - London, ON

(2025-06 - 2025-07)

Provided nursing care for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions (5 Inpatients, Cardiology).

• Applied clinical judgment to detect changes in cardiac patient status and escalated concerns using SBAR framework
• Independently administered medications and conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
• Educated patients and families on cardiac conditions while supporting discharge planning

Recreation Aide - Richmond Terrace - Amherstburg, ON

(2024-09 - 2024-12)

• Facilitated individualized therapeutic recreation programs promoting physical, cognitive, and social well-being for LTC residents

Manufacturing Technician - CenterLine (Windsor) Limited - LaSalle, ON

(2022-01 - 2023-06)

• Maintained electronic documentation and collaborated across a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

COVID Nursing & PSW Assistant - Extendicare Tecumseh - Windsor, ON

(2020-08 - 2021-09)

• Supported nursing staff with medication administration, wound care, infection prevention, and palliative care in a LTC setting

Postoperative Surgical Unit Volunteer - Windsor Regional Hospital - Windsor, ON

(2016-03 - 2020-04)

• Assisted nursing staff with patient care and unit operations while upholding infection prevention and safety standards

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Western University (2026-04)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biological Sciences Major & Psychology Minor - University of Windsor (2021-08)