Part-Time RPN position in Home Health Care

Windsor, ON

Attn: Hiring Manager

I aim to obtain part time employment for an available position within Home Health Care
as a Registered Practical Nurse. Salary expectations of $20.00 an hour. As I have completed the
Practical Nursing Program at St. Clair College in Windsor, I have learned the skills necessary to
provide compassionate and dignified care for those in need of continuous medical attention. I
have exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build a positive rapport and trusting
relationships with clients and their families.

I have a positive record of reliability, punctuality and an ability to demonstrate high

concentration and considerable patience when attending to client’s changing needs, as well as an
ability to complete work efficiently and thoroughly within limited time frames. I have a G
license as well as my own vehicle, recent CPR First Aid and AED.

My work experience within Lifetimes on Riverside (retirement home) Chartwell: Royal

Oak (long term care), Paramed Home Health (in home-community), private in-home care with a
disabled individual, and education from St. Clair College (WFHT physician’s office and
Palliative Care unit/Critical care unit Emara building Hotel Dieu Grace) make me a shining
applicant for a position, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Kind regards,

Melissa Smyth, RPN

melissasmyth@homail.ca
226-626-4334
Melissa Smyth RPN
302-3552 Peter Street,
Windsor ON, N9C 1J5
226-626-4334
melissasmyth@hotmail.ca

Melissa C. Smyth
Part-Time RPN Position
Objective
Obtain Part-Time employment for an available position within Home Health Care as an
RPN. Hourly rate expectations of $20.00.

Education

 Currently: Business-Accounting Online, Fanshawe College 2018-2020

 Graduated: St. Clair College: Practical Nursing Diploma- Sept 2014-2016
 Multiple Certificates from St Clair College Research and Scholarship Forums 2015
 Certificates: Standard First Aid, Health care Provider C, and AED- 2018-2021
 Attended St. Clair College: Pre-Health Science, Certificate, GPA 3.8 2013
 Attended St. Clair College: Office Administration Assistant- Executive (Fast Track),
Diploma 2011.
 Attended Tilbury District High School: Diploma with Honors 2006

Applicable Skills
 Customer Service/ Communication
 Organizational/Priority
 Teamwork/Self working
 Pyxis, Medication Administration:
eye, ear, inhaled, tablet/capsule,
creams, injections (multiple sites),
diabetes monitoring/insulin admin
 Infection Control/ PPE/
Aseptic/Sterile Techniques
 Wound care, and dressing
application
 Catheter care, ostomy care, &
replacement of appliances
 Recognition of emotional crisis
and actions to take to initiate care
or resources.
 Redirection Skills with dementia
and Alzheimer’s clients.
 Experience on Palliative unit,
assessing palliative scores,
preparing the deceased, providing
literature and resources to family
members.
 Fax/Copier/Scanners/Labeler
 Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 OS
 Switchboard-up to 35 lines
 IE/ Firefox/ Google Chrome
 Advanced skills; Microsoft Office
Suite
 Word
 Outlook
 Excel
 Power point
 Access
  Basic knowledge of point click care,
E-Mar, and Peoplesoft (common
doctors’ office charting program)
 Bed Baths, ROM, Ambulation, health
teaching
 Sarah and Maxi lifts, Bathing seat lift,
multiple sling application- full, bath or
toileting.
 GJ tube care, feeding, medication
admin, and regular flushes.

Work Experience
Lifetimes on Riverside (Windsor): July 2018-Current (want to replace)
I currently work as an RPN Part-time Casual with Lifetimes on Riverside which is a
Retirement Residence. My main role is to provide medication as well as assess any
issues that may arise be, they health concerns, concerns about the resident’s unit, any
issues with the building and any issues between residents or residents and staff. There is
a lot of reassurance, a lot of redirecting, and a lot of humor involved with resident care,
as well as a lot of patience and compassion.

Windsor Urgent Care (Windsor): June 2018- Current

I currently work as an RPN at Windsor Urgent Care, it is a walk-in clinic that provides
emergency services such as stiches, staples, medical imaging, STI testing, certain
inoculations, provides injection services with a prescription from pharmacy such as B12
and hormones, as well as general illness assistance and treatments, as well as wound
dressing for simple wounds. This is usually a fast-paced environment where people are
in a time of crisis or need and having compassion and empathy is key to providing good
care and a good experience.

Amy’s Helping Hands (Windsor): October 2017-June 2018

I previously worked with AHH as an RPN/Caregiver, I had mixed responsibilities
including medication reminders, assistance with ADL’s, personal care, mobility, outings
with clients, housekeeping, Sterilizing equipment and tools, Bowel Routine, and meal
preparation.

Chartwell- Royal Oak (Kingsville): November 2016- October 2017

I was working within Chartwell as a PSW. I slowly began learning about clients residing in
different units, how different individuals need individual care, and how teamwork is key to
a successful shift and ensuring the utmost care is given to every client. I take pride in being
open with communication when issues happen, as well as assisting the RPN and RN on
duty with tasks such as catheter changes, vitals, falls, dressing changes, any assistance I can
provide alongside them.

Paramed Home Health (Windsor): August 2 2016-November 15 2016

I assisted individuals with ADLS, medication reminders, administration of minor
medications, as well as “check ins” on some more independent clients. I assist with
bathing, dressing/changing briefs, feeding, minor housekeeping, cooking, and keeping
things orderly in their homes. This career is highly rewarding, and fulfilling; being able
to help those who have lost the control to do it themselves. I left due to moving out of
Windsor area.

Nursing Consolidation: Palliative/ Complex Care Units Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital +
Windsor Family Health Team: May 2016-August 2016
For my nursing program I had to complete 400 hours of consolidation to complete my
program and graduate. Those hours were split between hospital nursing as well as
clinical nursing OR community nursing encompassing all the skills I had learned in
clinical.
Home Support Worker (private in-home) (Tilbury): June 2015-May 2016
I was working privately for a wonderful woman who is Full Care, living at home. I have
experience with medication administration, medication reminders, GJ tube flush/feed, as
well as medication admin via GJ tube. This position has given me training with a sling
on a quadriplegic, steering an electric wheelchair, as well as using a hydraulic lift in her
personal vehicle.

Grantech Engineering International (Calgary): Dec 2012-March 2013 (Temporary-

Receptionist) (Company no longer exists) + Lally Ford Sales and Service (Tilbury): Nov
2011- October 2012
Prior to my decision to become a nurse, I was previously working as a temporary
receptionist for an engineering company. My position was composed of; greeting clients,
answering phones and in-company inquiries, booking meetings, ordering catering, ordering
and maintaining office supplies including coffee and water, dishwasher functions, and
overall cleanliness of the front desk and kitchen area, as well as document formatting, data
entry, typing and shipping/receiving mail, as well as licensing at Lally Ford.

Volunteer Experience/ Interests

 For 15 years, I volunteered and ran in the Terry Fox run in Tilbury, ON. I have been a Terry
Team member 3 times.
 Assisted with numerous church events such as pancake Tuesdays, church sale events, as well
as some choir work.
 I attended multiple Lunch and Learns via St. Clair College Nursing Staff with guest
speakers.

Summary of Qualification
I am a responsible bondable person, I have received training through Windsor Regional
hospital and Hotel Dieu Grace on multiple disciplinary floors. I hope to apply the skills
acquired to a respectable company that focuses on providing dignity and compassion to
those in need, as well as to encourage the continuing growth and independence- or
provide comfort and ease to those dying, that we provide care to in the nursing/home
care profession.
References

Bree-Ann Keloway
RPN
Tecumseh, ON
519-990-0639
Clinical and Collaborative partner during school.

Angela Armstrong
Private Home Care Individual
788 Queen St.
Tilbury, Ontario, N0P 2L0
519-917-5565 (Call anytime Tuesday)
Alternate: Jill Armstrong 226-626-9126 (after 1:30)
Previous employer in a PSW-like position

Kim Heron RPN

519-350-2226
Chatham, On
Directed me into nursing while my father required home care assistance.

Julia Jarecsni RN
519-689-4458
Chatham Kent Hospital
Inspired and taught me many things growing up while my father was ill.

Dr. Issa El Cheihk/ Crystal Roberts

Controller
Lally Ford Sales and Service
78 Mill St. W
Tilbury, Ontario, N0P 2L0
519-682-3434
Oversaw past employment as a receptionist