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Geraldine T.

22
Yrs old
2
Yrs Experience

Devoted and compassionate third year nursing student with a strong work ethic and eager attitude to provide empathetic, patient-centered care in the healthcare industry. Outgoing professional with solid work experience interacting with people. Committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of patients and family members. My interests/hobbies include helping people, cooking, creating fun projects, adventures, the outdoors, swimming, singing, and dancing! RECREATION LEADER | 05/2019 to 03/2020 Village Square Leisure Centre - City of Calgary - Calgary, AB • Prepared and organized activities for children in summer day camps every day. • Led a large group of children and volunteers daily. • Set up and cleaned up after every activity. SUMMER DAY CAMP VOLUNTEER | 07/2015 to 08/2018 Village Square Leisure Centre - City of Calgary - Calgary, AB • Ensured that all assigned children going to swimming activities were continuously monitored. • Supported leaders by making sure children were well integrated and safe daily. • Enjoyed staying extra hours to assist leaders and participants in Post Care Program. • Organized games and activities for children ages 3 to 12 at least twice a week. HEALTH CARE AID | 05/2022 to Current Bethany Seniors Harvest Hills - Calgary, AB • Assisted residents with all activities of daily living. • Documented and reported care to RN or LPN. • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. • Organized and prepared activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation. • Contributed to safe environment by adhering to safety guidelines. • Helped feed cognitively and/or physically challenged senior residents. MEALTIME COMPANION & VISITOR VOLUNTEER | 12/2017 to Current Bethany Seniors Harvest Hills - Calgary, AB • Visited and helped feed cognitively and/or physically challenged senior residents. • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care. • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. • Organized and prepared activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation. STUDENT NURSE | 01/2022 to 04/2022 Royal Alexandra Hospital - Edmonton, AB • Maintained safe and comfortable environment for patients while monitoring their status, managing catheters, IVs, bandages, and more. • Delivered meals and snacks, helped patients feed themselves and documented intake for medical records. • Coordinated supplies for physicians and assisted with simple procedures such as dressing changes. • Documented information about patient care, vitals, and condition markers in computer system. • Assisted patients with personal hygiene and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records. • Investigated diagnoses and medications to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each. • Administered oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications to patients. • Performed blood glucose checks multiple times per day. Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs. • Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills. • Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions. • Communicated with HCA’s, LPN’s, RN’s, physicians, patients, and family members. • Practiced appropriate PPE according to COVID-19 protocols. • Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences. STUDENT NURSE | 10/2021 to 12/2021 Capital Care Grandview - Edmonton, AB • Documented information about patient care, vitals, and condition markers. • Helped to feed patients during mealtimes. • Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes. • Monitored patient status and reported updates to senior medical staff. • Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient. • Supported personal hygiene needs of patients such as bathing, peri-care, and dressing. • Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and ambulation needs. • Shadowed licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills. • Observed quality and comfort services delivered by nursing staff and expanded patient care abilities. - University of Alberta - Edmonton, AB Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nursing, Expected in 04/2024 - William Aberhart High School - Calgary, AB High School Diploma 05/2020 - Basic Life Support CPR Certification Expiry Date: September 21, 2022 HEART & STROKE FOUNDATION; Calgary, AB - Standard First Aid – Level C CPR/AED Certification Expiry Date: January 29, 2022 ST. JOHN AMBULANCE; Calgary, AB - Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for COVID-19 Virus Certification Completed: September 20, 2021 WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION; Calgary, AB - PPE Contact and Droplet: COVID-19 Module Certification Completed: September 20, 2021 WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION; Calgary, AB - It's Your Move Certificate Expiry Date: October 5, 2022 ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES; Edmonton, AB

I have experience working in the hospital and home care setting! I’ve worked with people of all ages from newborns to the elderly population!

I’m a 3rd year nursing student (RN) at the University of Alberta!

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