Millicent Awuah
Toronto, ON
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RPN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Practical Nurse
Kipling Acres Long-term care
Etobicoke
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Student Practical Nurse
Humber River Hospital
Toronto, ON
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each.
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
- Observed quality and comfort services delivered by nursing staff and expanded patient care abilities.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Cashier
Tim Hortons
Toronto, ON
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Camp Counselor
St. Jane Francis Church
Toronto, ON
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
Volunteer
Humber River Hospital
Toronto, ON
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, and feeding
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Seneca College
King City, ON.04.2022
High School Diploma -
James Cardinal McGuigan
Toronto, ON06.2019
Skills
- Infection Control
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medication and Dosage
- First Aid and CPR
Accomplishments
- WHMIS certificate
- Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Level A & C Certified
- Basic Life support(HCP) certified
- Grade 9, 10, 11 & 12 Honor Roll student
Timeline
Student Practical Nurse
Kipling Acres Long-term care
01.2022 - 04.2022
Student Practical Nurse
Humber River Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Cashier
Tim Hortons
08.2019 - 04.2020
Volunteer
Humber River Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2018
Camp Counselor
St. Jane Francis Church
06.2017 - 08.2019
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Seneca College
High School Diploma -
James Cardinal McGuigan