Hitomi Burrell
Victoria
Summary
Dedicated PN student with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over 5 years of experience in all healthcare settings including complex care, dementia care, and acute care unit. Proficient in providing exceptional support to patients with a wide range of conditions, illnesses, or other challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Emergency Responder
SHOAL Center Independent Living
07.2023 - Current
- Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance, assessing their needs and taking appropriate action to address concerns or escalate issues as needed.
- Expedited patient care during emergency situations through accurate assessment and prompt treatment following established protocols.
Care Aide Lead
Brentwood House
09.2019 - Current
- Took mentorship role for HCAP program in 2022
- Excellent in establishing trust and good relationship with residents and staff
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
PN Student - Level 1 & 2 Clinical
Sidney All Care
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered compassionate care to patients, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for optimal recovery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, vital signs, and medication administration records to uphold compliance with institutional policies.
- Performed wound care treatments using aseptic techniques per established protocols aimed at promoting healing while preventing infection risks associated with various types of wounds sustained from accidents or surgery-related complications.
- Administered prescribed medications within scope allowed following guidelines dictated by state regulatory bodies, ensuring proper dosage and safety precautions were observed at all times.
- Acted as an advocate for patients in voicing their preferences regarding treatment plans, effectively communicating with healthcare team members to achieve desired goals within the context of evidence-based practice standards.
Health Care Assistant
Gorge Road Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided care including - maintaining Oxygen needs, Suppository administration, colostomy bag, catheter care, one to two-person transfer and lifts
- Maintained patient safety and positive atmosphere for patients during pandemic
Health Care Assistant
Veterans Memorial Lodge Broadmead
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided all aspects of care
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Health Care Aide
Hart House/Craigdarroch Care Home
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided personal care using all kinds of lifts
- Experienced multiple palliative care
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
Victoria, BC01.2025
Diploma - ECEA/HCA
Sprott Shaw College Victoria
Victoria, BC10.2015
Diploma - English and Korean Literature
Kansai College of Business And Languages
Osaka, Japan03.2012
Skills
- BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
- IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's May 2023 - Fundraiser event to raise awareness of Dementia
- BC Nurses' Union
- Canadian Nurses Association
- First Aid/CPR (Red Cross)
- Food Safe Level 1 (BC Center for Disease Control)
- WHIMIS (Provincial Health Authority)
- MoCA Cognition
Affiliations
Certifications
- BCCDC - Naloxone Administration (Provincial Health Authority)
- Dementia Care (Island Health)
- Fundamental Knowledge, Skills and Competencies for Providing Person-Centered Care
- Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (Safe Care BC)
- Safe Patient Handling (Island Health)
- Japanese - Expert
- English - Proficient
- Korean - Competent
Languages
Timeline
PN Student - Level 1 & 2 Clinical
Sidney All Care
11.2023 - 04.2024
Overnight Emergency Responder
SHOAL Center Independent Living
07.2023 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Gorge Road Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2023
Care Aide Lead
Brentwood House
09.2019 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Veterans Memorial Lodge Broadmead
05.2019 - 07.2019
Health Care Aide
Hart House/Craigdarroch Care Home
03.2019 - 12.2019
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
Diploma - ECEA/HCA
Sprott Shaw College Victoria
Diploma - English and Korean Literature
Kansai College of Business And Languages
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