LEYLA SMITH

305-7171 Yonge Street

Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 0C5
(587) 891-7723
smithleyla@hotmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION
Successfully completed clinical placements in hospital acute care settings and long term care in
Calgary, Alberta
Dedicated and motivated learner with excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
Participated effectively as a team member using collaboration to provide complete patient care
Exceptional skills in time management, organization, and resource management
Demonstrated excellent patient care and communication skills
EDUCATION
Practical Nurse Diploma (LPN)
August 2014
Bow Valley College Practical Nurse Program

Calgary, AB

WORK EXPERIENCE
Staff Relief Health Care Services
Richmond Hill, ON
Position: Personal Support Worker
November 2014 - Present
Worked in various long term care facilities, retirement homes, and home care settings
PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS
Transition Unit
Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary, AB
Position: Student Nurse
July 2014 - August 2014
Effectively provided complete care for patients; managed up to 8 patients
- Medication/narcotic administration
- Urinary catheterization
- Patient assessments
- Admission and discharge planning
- Specimen collection
Further enhanced communication and therapeutic relationships with family members
Assisted Living
Position: Student Nurse
June 2014 - July 2014
Effectively provided care for 40 residents
- Medication/narcotic administration
- Wound care
- Subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
- Scheduled physician/dental appointments
- Charting
- Provided patient teachings
Participated in and prepared for 3 patient care conferences
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Orthopedics Unit: Medical/Surgical
Position: Student Nurse
April 2014 - June 2014

Wentworth Manor, Calgary, AB

Foothills Hospital, Calgary, AB

Provided complete nursing care for up to 3 patients; while further assisting with other patients and
nurses as needed
- Intravenous therapy
- Pain management
- Wound/incision care
- Ostomy care
- Monitored vital signs for post-operative patients as per protocol
- Provided report for next shift nurse
- Monitored intake and output
- Surgical drain care
Developed effective medical and surgical interventions and treatments
Collaborated with various health care professionals to provide excellent patient care
Developed an understanding of fractures and total hip or knee replacements

Medical Unit
Foothills Hospital, Calgary, AB
Position: Student Nurse
January 2014 - April 2014
Developed excellent therapeutic communication with patients and family members
Further developed organizational and time management skills
Provided complete nursing care for up to 3 patients; while further assisting with other patients and
nurses as needed
- Medication administration
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Oxygen therapy
- Oral suctioning
Long Term Care
Carewest Colonel Belcher, Calgary, AB
Position: Student Nurse
August 2013 - December 2013
Developed organizational and time management skills
Provided nursing care for up to 2 patients and assisted other nurses in completing patient care
- Medication administration
- Assisted with activities of daily living
ACCREDATIONS AND LICENSES
Member of the general class with the College of Nurses of Ontario since April 2015
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider Level C
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Health Science Center
March 2012 - August 2012
Visited patients and assisted in the game room
REFERENCES
Cecile Griggs, LPN - Preceptor with Wentworth Manor (Assisted Living)
Home: (403) 264-0569
Melissa Agnew, LPN - Clinical instructor with Foothills Hospital (Orthopedics Unit)
Mobile: (403) 921-3041
Jeanne Bautista, LPN - Preceptor with Rockyview General Hospital (Transition Unit)
Mobile: (403) 975-0010

Winnipeg, MB

August 19, 2014

To whom it may concern;
I am writing this letter to recommend Leyla Smith SPN (LPN) to work for your facility.
She did her clinical at our facility for 3 weeks with myself on an Assisted
Living/Private Enhanced Care with over 40 residents with a wide variety of health
and physical issues. It was a pleasure working with Leyla during this period of time.
Leyla showed a lot of initiative and eagerness to learn and was a quick learner. She
was always willing to help and worked well with all staff with proper channels of
communication. She conducted herself in a professional manner always. Leyla has a
gentle demeanor and gentle approach, with great bedside manner with the residents.
She promoted a positive work environment by respecting others opinions, judgments
and abilities. She collaborated and communicated effectively with team members
using proper channels of communication. She also demonstrated flexibility and
reliability, showed up to work early to prepare her day. Leyla showed great work
ethic by always offering to help and was a great team player. She has good time
management skills, organized and prioritized her day in an effective, efficient
manner. She was competent administering treatments and procedures using
principles of sepsis, infection control and safety in delivery of care. Leyla recognized
potential critical situations and reported deviation of resident status promptly. I wish
Leyla all the best in her future endeavors. I am confident that she will be great LPN.
I hope that you consider her for a position in your facility as she will be an added
asset to your facility. Please feel free to contact me for any further info at 403-6868777 ext 8815 or home #: 403-264-0569.
Thank you for your time,
Cecile Griggs, LPN
Court DAL Team Leader

Wentworth Manor
The Brenda Strafford Foundation
5717 14th AVE SW
Calgary, AB T3H 3M2
Phone: 403-686-8777 ext 8815
Fax:
403-686-8704
www.straffordfoundation.org
Charitable Registration Number: 105198873RR0001