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17 Whitethorn Ave North
Jennifer White
Hamilton, ON L8S 4T2
Phone (905) 555-5555
Highlights of Qualifications_______________________________________
Successfully completed clinical placements in acute care settings at hospitals in the Hamilton
area, with a focus on surgical nursing units
Demonstrated excellent patient care and communication skills that have been recognized by
other health care professionals and professors
Dedicated and motivated learner with excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
Exceptional skills in time management, organization, and resource management
Worked effectively in an interdisciplinary team to provide complete patient care
Education_____________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) April 2008
McMaster-Mohawk Collaborative Nursing Program
Graduating with an expected 4.0 GPA
Clinical Experience______________________________________________
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton
January 2008 – Present
• Refine critical thinking, problem solving, organization and acute care skills to work
effectively with critically ill patients
• Further enhance communication and therapeutic relationships with family members
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor and lab results
Thoracic, Head & Neck Surgical Unit St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton
September 2007 – December 2007
• Developed an excellent understanding of thoracic, head and neck oncology with various
complications that arise during therapy
• Provided outstanding patient care while upholding family centred care principles
• Completed observational shifts in the OR and observed a Radical Neck Dissection
• Provided complete nursing care for up to 4 patients; while further assisting with other
patients and nurses as needed
Maternal Child Unit St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton
January 2007 – April 2007
• Effectively provided complete care for postpartum mothers and newborn infants;
managed up to 3 mothers and 3 newborns
• Completed observational shifts in the Neonatal ICU, Labour & Delivery, and
Breastfeeding Clinic
• Successfully acted as a Team Leader for 9 students on two occasions, while upholding
open communication with the nursing staff and charge nurse
G.I. & General Surgery Unit McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton
September 2006 – December 2006
• Further developed effective medical and surgical interventions and treatments
• Developed excellent therapeutic communication with patients and family members
• Collaborated with various health care professionals to provide excellent patient care