Professional Summary Compassionate and detail oriented Practical Nurse student with experience in acute care, long term care, and community mental health settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and therapeutic communication. Strong background supporting individuals with mental health challenges, addictions, and disabilities. Committed to trauma informed, person centered care and pursuing a career in mental health and addictions nursing. Clinical Skills Head to toe and focused patient assessments Medication administration PO SC IM IV under supervision Blood glucose monitoring and vital signs Wound care and sterile dressing changes Infection prevention and control IPC Documentation in Connect Care Epic Therapeutic communication and mental health support Crisis intervention and de escalation NVCI Professional Experience Wellness Practitioner Vecova, Calgary, AB | Jan 2026 to Present Support individuals with disabilities in community settings with activities of daily living medication routines and appointments. Promote independence safety and emotional well being using person centered care. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic care plans. Nursing Student Clinical Placement Rockyview General Hospital Med Surg and Peter Lougheed Centre Med Surg, Calgary, AB | May 2025 to July 2025 Conduct comprehensive assessments and monitor changes in physical and mental status. Administer medications safely under supervision following the ten rights. Provide wound care catheterization and respiratory support. Document accurately in Connect Care and communicate with the healthcare team. Nursing Student Clinical Placement AgeCare Strathmore and Optima Living Cochrane AB | Jan 2026 to Present Provide direct patient care including activities of daily living medication assistance and vital signs monitoring. Support residents with cognitive and behavioral changes using therapeutic communication. Assist with safe transfers and mobility while maintaining dignity and safety. Child and Youth Care Worker Closer to Home, Calgary, AB | Oct 2023 to Feb 2026 Supported youth in residential care using crisis intervention and de escalation techniques. Built therapeutic relationships and maintained a safe structured environment. Documented behavioral observations and collaborated with care teams. Community Disability and Mental Health Support Worker DDRC, Calgary, AB | Oct 2021 to 2025 Provided one to one support to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. Promoted independence community integration and emotional well being. Applied person centered and trauma informed approaches in care delivery. Education Diploma in Practical Nursing Bow Valley College, Calgary, AB Expected April 2026 Certifications CPR and First Aid Level C Non Violent Crisis Intervention NVCI Trauma Informed Care Medication Administration