1JESSICA NORRIS, RPNBurlington, Ontario (289) 816-1714 jessnorris77@gmail.com

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REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

“Making a Difference in Patient Care through Caring and Compassion”

Dedicated, motivated and diligent Registered Practical Nurse committed to upholding the highest standards of comprehensive quality patient care, advocacy and support, known for exceptional work ethic, compassion and pride in the profession. Demonstrate openness and a willingness to embrace cultural differences and a flexibility to deal with the daily challenges both physical and mental. A dependable professional who leads by example with excellent communication, decision making, problem resolution and critical thinking skills with the following areas of expertise:

Collaborative Relationship Building Case Management Family Support Physical Assessments

Diverse and ethical Patient Care Positive Bedside Manner Patient Documentation Medication dispensing

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Empathy & Quality Patient Care: Handles patients with compassion and understanding to provide comprehensive treatment with a positive experience.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Easily builds rapport and trusting relationships with various patients and family through compassion, clear communication, attentive listening and transparency.

Quick Response & Critical Solutions: Thinks quickly to address potential or arising problems with ability to respond and contribute solutions to impromptu emergencies and critical situations.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Ability to adjust to diverse clinical environments, work schedules and responsibilities; propensity to quickly learn and apply new techniques adhering to treatment policies and regulations.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

R.P.N, CNO: AB855902, 2015Perioperative Nursing course, Mohawk College, 2013

Practical Nursing Diploma, Georgian College, 2012Pre-Health Science Certification, Georgian College, 2010

BCLS, Red Cross, 2013Mask Fit Test Certification, Mohawk College, 2013

Flu Shot, 2014

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY

Participated in a 10 day nursing trip to the Dominican Republic as one of 18 students - the trip was the culmination of a 7 month long preparatory period.

Responsible for gathering medications and medical supplies, publicizing the trip, learning about the Dominican and the common conditions seen there and learning Spanish.

Organizing and conducting nursing clinics in areas the poorer people had little or no access to health care services, clean water and sanitation facilities.

Assessed and treated upwards of 800 people during the week; visited a general hospital and visit homes.

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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTHCARE HAMILTON 2013CLINICAL PLACEMENT Preformed duties of a scrub nurse role. Practiced mostly in General surgery laproscopically, some head and neck. Safely maintained and maneuvered around the sterile field.

LEE MANOR LONG TERM CARE 2012CONSOLIDATION (MAY – JUNE) Performed patient assessments, administered medication, provided wound care and inhalant treatments. Assisted with full range of unit patient care and administrative duties to support operational efficiency. Compiled information and wrote reports for review and submission to Senior Staff.

GREY BRUCE HEALTH SERVICES IN MENTAL HEALTH 2012CONSOLIDATION (JUNE – JULY) Completed various clinical duties associated with patient rounds, assessments, admissions, vitals. Provided comprehensive client care while maintaining confidentiality. Attended care conference with the doctors, pharmacists, and nursing staff, staff report. Admitted and managed complete care responsibility for 3 patients in locked unit by the end of term.

COLLINGWOOD GENERAL AND MARINE HOSPITAL 2012MEDICINE UNIT: PRACTICUM (JANUARY – APRIL) Assessed patient conditions to assist with and provided treatment. Provided comprehensive patientcare for a variety of medical conditions based on senior staff specifications. Collected patient treatment and personal information and prepared nursing report for department review.

GREY BRUCE HEALTH SERVICES 2011MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT: PRACTICUM (NOVEMBER – DECEMBER) Assessed incision sites, cleansed and removed sutures and hemovac drain.

MATERNAL CHILD OBSERVATION DAY Assisted maternity unit team with the feeding and caring for underdeveloped infants.

MENTAL HEALTH: PRACTICUM (SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER) Assisted with a diverse range of nursing and clinical staff procedures including patient administration, assessment,

monitoring, vitals, care plan development and mental health documentation practices.

GREY BRUCE HEALTH SERVICES – LOCKED UNIT 4-4MENTAL HEALTH OBSERVATION DAY Assisted with caring for patients, helping with meals, administering medications and performing patient assessments.

ROCKWOOD TERRACE LTC 2010 – 2011 Year one nursing skills learned.

ROCKWOOD TERRACE LTC 2011NURSES AID (APRIL – SEPTEMBER) Summer student position, duties of a personal support worker.

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