Julet Symington

Julet Symington

I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from UBC looking to relocate or travel.  As a nurse I am currently working as a hemodialysis nurse with Alberta Health Services. I have also worked in the capacity as an Occupational health nurse at Suncor, Educator, Float Nurse on Medical/Surgical units, Team Lead instructor for college students and IV infusion nurse.  My work experience includes Public Health in STI services, infusion of biological agents for patients with autoimmune disorders, Physical Rehabilitation, Acute and Long-term care.
As a Registered Nurse with Alberta Health Services and Drivercheck, my role is patient risk-based assessment, physical assessment, initiate, assess and disconnect dialysis machine, sample collection, education, notification, and documentation.  As a Nurse with Coverdale Infusion Clinic my role involved initiating and monitoring IV medications, monitoring Vital Signs, and documentation.  As the lead Clinical Instructor at Sprott Shaw College, my responsibility included lecture, lab, clinical instruction, program revision, and exam prep for national examination. As well, I am a certified Drug and Alcohol technician.
I had an opportunity to travel to Zambia, Africa with UBC to do international nursing.  In Africa, I had the opportunity to work in a local hospital and surrounding communities to provide medical services, health promotion and teaching, and advocate for improvements in policies and procedures of health care practices.   My role as educator, facilitator, and student was to anticipate, identify, and recommend a solution for any health issues in the surrounding areas to the local health authorities.  This international nursing experience has allowed me to utilize my risk assessments, communication, and teaching skills at a global level.  
I would be a valuable asset to your team as a nurse because I have broad knowledge base in acute, medical, surgical nursing care and public health and Hemodialysis; Excellent critical thinking skills; Ability to perform risk based health assessment on potential and/or changing health concerns; Incorporate technology into the learning process; I am an organized and hardworking individual and a reliable employee; Able to work independently or as a member of the collaborative team;  I am in good standing with CARNA and a clean RCMP criminal record.  I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience and can be contacted by email or phone.   Thank you for your time in considering me for this position and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
 

Objective:  To obtain employment as a Registered Nurse in Fort McMurray area.
Education:
2009 – 2012:  Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UBC-Okanagan, Kelowna, BC
            LPN access to BSN
2008 – 2009: Associated Arts degree program, Okanagan College, Kelowna, BC
            Pre-requisite courses for BSN
2004 – 2005: Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate, Bow Valley College, Calgary, AB
           LPN Certificate            
Additional Education:
2022 – ACLS Certificate
2022- CPR Certificate  
2022    – ITLS Certificate  
Work Experience: 
2023    – Present:   Registered Nurse – Alberta Health Services, Fort McMurray, AB
Hemodialysis Nurse
2020 – 2023:   Registered Nurse – Drivercheck, Suncor Base Plant, AB – Full time
Occupation health nurse
2014 – Present:   Registered Nurse – Alberta Health Services, Fort McMurray, AB
STI Services - Casual
2013 – 2014:  Registered Nurse - Coverdale Infusion Clinic – Fort McMurray, AB
Infusion Nurse
2012 – 2013:    Registered Nurse – Sprott Shaw College, Kelowna, BC
Lead Clinical Instructor for Practical Nurse Program
2012 – 2013:    Registered Nurse - Kelowna General Hospital, Kelowna, BC
Float-pool Nurse
Duties and Skills:
•      Work under the direction of a RN Supervisor; NP; Doctor
•      Medication initiation & administration (PO, SL, IM, IV)
•      Occ/Non Occ Assessment, treatment & Care Plan
•      Wound Care - Simple & Complex dressing changes
•      Data collection and Documentation
•      Transcribe doctor’s orders 
•      Sample Collection (Serology, Urine, Swabs)
•      Drug and Alcohol testing 
•      Hemodialysis initiate and discontinue, monitor, assess, document

 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2012