Vera Ashu

Newly registered RN with recent preceptorship experience in telemetry, acute care, and long-term care, supported by prior RPN and PSW experience. Skilled in focused and head-to-toe assessment, care planning, medication administration, IV therapy, insulin/glucose management, telemetry monitoring, wound care, electronic documentation, and escalation of clinical changes. Recognized for patient-centered communication, prioritization, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Preceptorship – Telemetry Unit at Windsor Regional Hospital – Ouellette Campus (2026-01 – 2026-02)

192 hours

• Monitored telemetry and recognized/reported abnormal cardiac rhythms; completed cardiovascular and focused assessments.
• Administered oral, subcutaneous, IV and high-alert/cardiovascular medications; monitored response and adverse effects.
• Recognized abnormal vital signs/laboratory results and patient deterioration; prioritized and escalated concerns appropriately.

Preceptorship at Extendicare Riverside Place Long-Term Care (2026-03 – 2026-04)

192 hours

• Completed resident assessments, medication administration and blood glucose monitoring using PointClickCare/eMAR.
• Provided dementia/Alzheimer's care using therapeutic communication; supported wound/skin care, falls prevention and palliative care.
• Collaborated with RNs, RPNs, PSWs and interdisciplinary teams while maintaining infection prevention and resident safety.

Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU) at Windsor Regional Hospital – Ouellette Campus (2025-01 – 2025-04)

88 hours

• Performed head-to-toe/focused assessments; administered IV antibiotics, insulin and other medications; provided wound care and PleurX drainage.
• Supported patient education, discharge planning, electronic documentation, prioritization and escalation of care.

Additional Clinical Rotations – Medicine, Surgical, Mental Health, Women & Children, Complex Continuing Care, Neuro & Rehabilitation at Multiple Clinical Settings (2022 – 2025)

• Developed experience in postoperative care, sterile dressing changes, ostomy/tracheostomy care, neurological assessment, postpartum/newborn care and rehabilitation.

Clinical Extern at Windsor Metropolitan Hospital (2024 – 2025)

• Provided direct patient care; obtained/documented vital signs and blood glucose; assisted with mobility, transfers and ADLs; reported changes in condition.

Personal Support Worker at Woodslee Village Long-Term Care (2025-05 – 2025-08)

• Provided person-centred care to residents with dementia and complex needs; supported ADLs, mobility, safety, infection prevention and reporting of changes in condition.

Personal Support Worker at Amy's Helping Hands (2017-03 – 2022-08)

• Provided individualized community care, monitored vital signs and client changes, supported mobility/transfers and collaborated with families and healthcare professionals.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) in Collaborative Nursing – St. Clair College / University of Windsor (2022 – 2026)

Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) Diploma – St. Clair College (2016 – 2018)