Long-Term Care Clinical Rotation | Assisted Living - Hogarth Riverview Manor - Thunder Bay, ON
(2024-01 - 2024-03)
- Provided total care to residents requiring full assistance, including bed baths, grooming, dressing, and repositioning while maintaining dignity and comfort.
- Supported feeding and nutrition, identifying risks such as food pocketing and preventing aspiration through timely intervention and reporting.
- Communicated effectively with non-verbal and cognitively impaired residents, explaining care procedures to promote comfort and trust.
- Applied infection prevention and control practices, safe and ethical practices, including proper hand hygiene, equipment cleaning, safe transfer, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Medically Complex Services | Inpatient Rehabilitative Care - St. Joseph's Care Group - Thunder Bay, ON
(2024-11 - 2024-11)
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, including vital signs, pain assessment, and glucose monitoring, identifying and reporting changes in patient condition.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, feeding, mobility, and toileting, while maintaining patient dignity and safety.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion, and sterile dressing changes, maintaining aseptic techniques to prevent infection.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
Medical and Surgical Inpatient Unit 3B - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center - Thunder Bay, ON
(2025-01 - 2025-03)
- Administered oral, intravenous (IV), and subcutaneous medications under supervision, following medication safety protocols including high-alert medications and reconstitution procedures.
- Managed hypoglycemia using established protocols, initiating timely interventions and reassessing patient response to treatment.
- Assisted with nasogastric (NG) tube insertion and supported care of patients requiring enteral interventions.
- Supported pre-operative and post-operative care, including maintaining NPO status, monitoring recovery, and promoting patient safety.
Maternal–Newborn Clinical Rotation | Postpartum Unit - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center - Thunder Bay, ON
(2025-06 - 2025-06)
- Performed comprehensive newborn assessments, including head-to-toe examinations, vital signs, and monitoring for abnormalities such as heart murmurs, reporting findings to the healthcare team.
- Performed comprehensive postpartum maternal assessments using the BUBBLE-HE framework (breasts, uterus, bladder, bowel, lochia, episiotomy, Homan's sign, emotional status).
- Administered routine newborn medications, including intramuscular Vitamin K and erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, following safe medication practices.
- Monitored and documented newborn feeding and elimination patterns, ensuring accurate reporting of intake and output.
Labor and Delivery Clinical Rotation | Intrapartum Unit - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center - Thunder Bay, ON
(2025-06 - 2025-06)
Incorporated into Mat-Newborn Clinical
- Observed vaginal deliveries and cesarean section procedures, including sterile field maintenance, patient positioning, and coordinated teamwork within the surgical environment.
- Assisted with newborn transition following delivery, including drying, stimulation, and transfer for further assessment.
- Participated in immediate newborn care, including Apgar scoring, thermoregulation, and initial stabilization following birth.
- Assisted in monitoring maternal vital signs and fetal heart rate patterns and observed use of oxytocin for labor augmentation and supported understanding of contraction patterns and stages of labor.
Forensic Mental Health Clinical Rotation - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center - Thunder Bay, ON
(2025-06 - 2025-07)
- Provided patient-centered care to clients with complex mental health conditions, including schizophrenia and substance use disorders, promoting safety, dignity, and autonomy.
- Managed and de-escalated challenging behaviors, including agitation, pacing, and emotional distress, using calm communication and non-confrontational approaches.
- Supported a safe therapeutic environment by participating in patient safety checks, monitoring contraband, and maintaining awareness of potential risks.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic recreational activities (e.g., volleyball), promoting social interaction, inclusion, and emotional well-being.
Medical Inpatient Unit Clinical Rotation | 2A Renal - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center - Thunder Bay, ON
(2025-07 - 2025-07)
- Provided direct patient care to individuals with complex medical conditions, including electrolyte imbalances, renal disease, cardiac concerns, and post-procedural care.
- Administered oral, IV, and subcutaneous medications under supervision, verifying lab values (e.g., glucose, potassium, aPTT/INR, trough), and adhering to medication safety protocols.
- Managed fluid balance and intake/output monitoring, supporting patients on fluid restrictions and preventing complications related to cardiac and renal conditions.
- Observed and gained understanding of PICC line insertion for dialysis access, including sterile techniques, indications, and nursing considerations for monitoring and preventing complications.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - First Preceptorship - Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center - Thunder Bay, ON
(2025-07 - 2025-08)
- Performed comprehensive neonatal assessments, identifying changes in condition (e.g., mottling, respiratory distress, feeding intolerance) and reporting findings promptly to the healthcare team.
- Responded to apnea, bradycardia, and desaturation events, initiating immediate interventions (repositioning, stimulation) and escalating care appropriately.
- Administered and monitored neonatal medications (e.g., morphine, caffeine), applying knowledge of pharmacology, dosing, and withdrawal management for Eat, sleep, console babies.
- Calculated and monitored fluid and nutritional requirements, including total fluid intake (TFI), feeding volumes, and growth parameters to support safe neonatal development.
Community Health Nursing | Virtual Simulation - Lakehead University - Thunder Bay, ON
(2025-09 - 2025-10)
- Applied clinical knowledge through virtual simulation (Shadow Health), demonstrating proficiency in patient assessment, communication, and evidence-based decision-making across community and public health scenarios.
- Engaged in telephone triage scenarios, assuming the role of the nurse to assess client concerns, provide guidance, and apply clinical judgment in a controlled learning environment.
- Developed and presented educational materials (e.g., infographics, presentations) to communicate public health concepts effectively to peers and community groups.
- Applied evidence-based practice by integrating research, public health guidelines, and clinical knowledge into case studies and community care planning.
Public Health Nursing Clinical Rotation | Children, Youth and Families (Passport Program) - Final Preceptorship - Thunder Bay District Health Unit - Thunder Bay, ON
(2026-01 - 2026-02)
- Participated in facilitating babies' day out programs at schools and in-person prenatal education classes, providing guidance on labor and birth preparation, newborn feeding, and early infant care, while contributing to community engagement and program planning efforts through participation in public health events and identifying population health needs and service gaps to support improved access to care.
- Participated in street outreach testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by traveling to community locations to meet clients and support screening, and administered immunizations and intramuscular benzathine penicillin G (Bicillin) injections for syphilis treatment.
