Anna Current (Healy) RN, CDE

Experience

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  Norfolk Manor

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Nurses' Aide

  •assisted the elderly with their needs•organized finances, contact information, and new applications•managed office communication, phones and visitor entries•maintained a positive environment for the residents and staff•aided the nurses, personal support workers, etc. in tasks

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  Onside Athletics

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Assistant Director

  •led and mentored the counselors; conflict management•coordinated activities/weekly schedules and organized off-site trips•supervised / organized the finances, equipment, food and administration•enforced all safety guidelines, rules and regulations associated with camp

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  Life Center

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Program Development Intern

  • assist in the development of an outreach program• connect with current program staff• connect with, and support, community members through the meal program.• connect with partner organizations• research other outreach programs and best practice

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  St. John Ambulance Ontario

  Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

  Summer Student

  •registering clients for first aid courses•marketing-contacting companies regarding our courses•creating renewal notices and follow up•alliance training to assist with course processing•performing general office duties (shredding/answering phones/reception/filing etc)•assisting with cleaning

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  LaPointe-Fisher Nursing Home

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2021

  Personal Support Worker

  •assisted patients in showering, toileting and bedtime routines and feeding during mealtimes•documented patient progress, daily functioning, intake, outtake, falls risk, cognitive ability, etc.•trained in ambulation, transferring and repositioning of patients to prevent pressure injuries•implemented de-escalation strategies, coping mechanisms and proper communication techniques to develop the therapeutic nurse-client relationship with my patients

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  University Health Network

  Feb 2021 - Aug 2022

  •develop the skills to conduct a post-operation care routine and identify clinical indicators for post-op complications•perform necessary wound care and regular dressing changes for post-op patients• implement pain management strategies through IV therapy, oxygen therapy, medication administration and comfort measures• assist patents in ambulation, transferring, positioning, personal hygiene and feeding •conducted mental status examinations and suicide risk assessments•used clinical judgment, behavioural analysis and assessment tools to assess clients at risk•developed strategies to prevent, de-escalate, and manage intrusive, or violent behaviour•completed transfer of accountability at shift report and when going on break

  • Clincial Nursing Student

    Sept 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Consolidation: Toronto Western Hospital

    May 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Pre-Consolidation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

    Feb 2022 - Apr 2022

  • Toronto Western Hospital

    May 2021 - Jul 2021

  • Toronto General Hospital

    Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
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  The Hospital for Sick Children

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Clinical Nursing Student

  • provide therapeutic holistic care to pediatric patients in the AIDE and Eating Disorders program• perform and document physical assessments and mental status examinations• implement personalized strategies and comfort measures for patients experiencing discomfort or distress• provide education and emotional support to both the patient and the family while in the hospital

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  St. Michael's Hospital

  Nov 2021 - May 2023

  Trauma and Neurosurgery Inpatient Unit • perform initial assessment; assess GCS, perform spinal cord testing and motor assessments• implement post-operative pain management strategies through IV therapy, oxygen therapy, medication administration and comfort measures• aid health care team in monitoring and documenting patient progress, significant events and care plan updates• assist with ADLs, feeding, transferring, repositioning and ambulation

  • Registered Nurse

    Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Clinical Nursing Extern

    Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
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  Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre

  Jun 2023 - now

  Certified Diabetes Educator