Patricia

Full CV / Resume

Career Focus
To be able to use my skills so that I can serve and assist the people
abroad by applying my present set of skills and acquiring new ones

Summary of Qualifications
CPR Level HCP for First Responders Certificate Crisis Management and Restraint Course
Practical Nursing Diploma. Practicing Use of Force and Sharp Edged Weapons Training
Personal Support Worker Experience Good judgment, interpersonal and conflict resolution
Gentle Persuasion Certification skills
Bloody Easy Certificate Bilingual (English/Polish)
Possesses and applies verbal de-escalation Excellent customer service experience in both sales
techniques when there is a potential violent situation and healthcare setting
One on One patient watch experience with NFPA Rope Rescue Operations Level Certificate
behavioral, aggressive or suicidal patients High Angle Awareness Certificate
Four years' experience in dealing with Not NFPA Hazardous Material operational Level
Criminally Responsible patients on the medium Certificate
forensic unit at St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Canadian Firearms Safety Course with License

Employment History

Practical Nurse
May 2015 to Present
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Responsible for safely providing ethical, therapeutic and effective patient care
Acting in accordance with legislation provided by the ministry of Long Term Care
Providing tracheal, catheter, and perineal care
Blood work, Intravenous lines, Assessments, medication administration

Volunteer Firefighter (Paid Position)
May 2010 to Current
City of Burlington - Burlington, ON

Responding to Emergency calls that require skills such as Patient Care, Firefighting, Ventilation, and Overhaul
Follows a chain of command and department standard operating guidelines and procedures
Attends regular training sessions in order to keep current within the Department
Works closely in liaison with full time fire fighting staff and the City of Burlington resources.

Security Professional
August 2009 to 2015
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Hamilton, ON

Provide protection for patients, visitors, staff and the facility itself
Responsible for responding to emergency situations that may arise within the hospital, these may range from
unstable mental patients to threatening situations involving potential weapons
Working in liaison with the Hamilton Police Services, Hamilton Emergency Services, and the psychiatric nursing
team when dealing with clients who are going through mental or behavioral issues
Responsible for knowing the National Use of Force Framework and how to recognize signs in clients and when
to apply it

Acting in accordance with government regulations and hospital policies
Performing duties that are tailored to the care needs of the individual client, and his or her specific social or
cultural characteristics

Non-Emergency Patient Transfer Attendant
June 2007 to September 2009
Ontario Patient Transfer - Hamilton, ON
Providing excellent care and transfer of patients (neonates, children, adults)
Administering oxygen to patients in need
Driving an ambulance vehicle all over Ontario while following the rules of the road

Education
Diploma: Practical Nursing, 2015
Mohawk College - Hamilton, ON
Academic Graduation on February 2015, Awaiting License , exam written on Jan 14, 2015
Certificate: Pre-Service Firefighter, 2007
Seneca College - Toronto, ON
Graduated program with honors
High School Diploma, 2000
Notre Dame Secondary Catholic School - Burlington, ON
Course concentration in general arts and science subjects

Volunteer and Community Activities

Currently volunteers for any City of Burlington parades or festivals through the Fire Department
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital (Eye Clinic and Physiotherapy)
Volunteered for Burlington's Sound of Music Festival (General Help)

References

Available upon request