JESSICA NORRIS, RPN

Burlington, Ontario (289) 816-1714 jessnorris77@gmail.com

https://ca.linkedin.com/pub/jessica-norris

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, 2015

Perioperative Nursing course, Mohawk College, 2013 Practical Nursing Diploma, Georgian College, 2012

Pre-Health Science Certification, Georgian College, 2010 BCLS, Red Cross, 2013

Mask Fit Test Certification, Mohawk College, 2013 Flu Shot, 2014

WORK EXPERIENCE MANUFACTURING

2014-present Musashi Auto Parts Canada Arthur, ON

Production Associate Assembly

2010-2010 Chapmans Icecream Markdale, ON

Summer student position

2000-2009 Musashi Auto Parts Canada, Arthur, ON

Production Assembly

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Worked in Manufacturing for 10 years with experience in Assembly.

Maintaining cycle time in a fast paced manufacturing environment while meeting production orders. Worked on a production line loading and inspecting automotive parts. Tierods and ball joints and rear upper arms for example.

Working in a safe manner and following QCD- Quality, Cost, Delivery and following the 5s- Simplify, Systemize, Sanitize, Standardize and Support.

Worked a line alone maintaining production by multitasking and being organized. Also, work lines that require teamwork.

Participated and completed company offered courses in Japanese, blue print reading, and

basic machining

Capable of running 80% of department

Company first Aider (6 years) fire extinguisher training, and CPR

A certified member of the Health and Safety Committee

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE NURSING

ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTHCARE HAMILTON 2013 CLINICAL 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 2012 CONSOLIDATION (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 2012 CONSOLIDATION (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 2012 MEDICINE 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 2011 MEDICAL 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.

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GREY BRUCE HEALTH SERVICES – LOCKED UNIT 4-4 MENTAL 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 2011 NURSES AID (APRIL – SEPTEMBER) Summer student position, duties of a personal support worker.