DEREK SMITS

54 Oak Park Avenue

Toronto, ON, M4C 4L9
416-562-0537
Derek_smitss@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a practical nursing position that enables me to use my strong problem
solving skills and assessment abilities. I have strong communication and
interpersonal skills. I also possess a compassionate and flexible nature, and a
client-centered approach to care giving.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Toronto Grace Health Centre | Palliative Care Unit | January 2016-April 2016
Prepare medication infusers as per physician order
Perform symptom management and supportive care
Administer necessary medication via various routes to keep the patient as
comfortable as possible
Properly assist family members with bereavement and grief
Implemented various clinical protocols and collected appropriate data
Participated in meetings on a weekly basis to provide appropriate care to
patients
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute | University, Orthopedic, Rehab | Sept 2015December 2015
Cared for post-operative and trauma patients of various ages with coexisting medical diagnoses.
Monitoring blood glucose levels and administering insulin injections as per
care plan.
Assisting with self-care activities and promoting independence by
collaborating with inter-professional health care team.
Educating clients about medication, wound care, mobility/transfers and
encouraging clients to participate in their own health care.
Documenting care in various documents such as progress notes, wound
assessment form, care flow sheets, etc.
Performing regular wound cleansing and dressing changes.
Daily head to toe assessments and assisting with pain management via
medication administration, hot packs, etc.
Sunny Brook Veterans | Long Term Care- Dementia Unit | Jan 2015-April 2015

Provided holistic care to geriatric patients with assistance of ADLs,

medication administration via various routes, wound care, interprofessional collaborative care, and pain management.
Doing all computerized documentation and paperwork required.
Observing patients for signs of changes in condition and recording
progress.

Education
Practical Nursing Humber College
General Arts and Science - Humber College

Sept 2014-Current
Sept 2013 April 2014

Certificates
RPNAO, student member
Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED Level HCP - Current
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
2014
STS Canada, Mask Fit Test (N95; Size 1870)
2014
RNAO Caring for Your Patients Receiving Infusion Therapy 2015
RNAO Delirium, Dementia and Depression e-learning modules 2014
Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity Restore North York
Kineto Theatre Christmas Tree Sales
Skills

September 2014
December 2011

Strong organizational and time management skills

Exceptional problem solving and multi-tasking abilities
Excellent listener and observer
Charismatic and respectful towards all clients
Excellent verbal and written communication techniques

References, Health Records & Police Record Check Available Upon

Request