Vanessa Passero

1892 Reiss Court

Mississauga, ON, L5J 3S3
Phone (647) 625-6775
vanessa.passsero@hotmail.com

Highlights of Qualifications

Successfully completed clinical placements in various healthcare

settings (hospital, LTC, Public Health)
Demonstrated excellent patient care and communication skills that
have been recognized by professors, clinical teachers, healthcare
professionals and clients
Dedicated and motivated learner with excellent critical thinking skills
Exceptional time management, organization and resource
management skills
Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team to provide patient care

Education
Registered Practical Nurse (R.P.N)
Humber College

April 2015

Clinical Experience
Vaccines Preventable Diseases (VPD)
Toronto Public Health, Toronto
January 2015- Present
Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and a part of a team
Ability to work with a variety of clients through individual interactions, by telephone,
school visits, within groups and in the clinic setting to conduct screenings, assessments,
health teaching and provide health promotion information
Further developed my ability to relate to clients of all ages, backgrounds, gender and
sexual orientations, and with varying levels of education and abilities
Complex Continuing Care
Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga
September 2014- January 2015
Further enhance communication and therapeutic relationships with patients and family
members
Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to excellent patient care
Provided complex nursing care for up to 6 patients, while further assisting with other
patients and nurses as needed
Experience in airway maintenance, suctioning, N/G insertion, aseptic technique and
assessment skills

Vanessa Passero

1892

Reiss
Court
Mississauga, ON, L5J 3S3
Phone (647) 625-6775
vanessa.passsero@hotmail.com

Long Term Care

Sheridan Villa, Mississauga
January 2014- May 2014
Further develop assessment skills, nursing interventions and treatments
Developed excellent therapeutic communication with patients and family members
Exposed to various interlinked health disorders and physical complications
Involved in interdisciplinary care to clients (Worked with CCAC case managers and
support workers)
Supported independence, dignity, social and emotional health
Further developed my skill of medication administration using various administration
routes

Accreditations and Licences

CPR Certification for Health Care Provider

Advanced First Aid Certification
Mask Fit Test Certification
ASIST-Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Certification
Satisfactory Police Criminal Background Check
RNAO Breastfeeding e-learning Course
Working with Dementia, Delirium and Depression course
Engaging Youth who use Substances course

Volunteer Experiences
One Match Stem Cell Network
Toronto, Ontario
February 2015
Provided donors with information, health screening, quality control with labels and
registration forms to prevent errors
Canadian Caribbean Association of Waterloo Region
Waterloo, Ontario
April-May 2014
Helped new Canadian Caribbean families by fundraising essential everyday items,
providing new families with support and community resources

References Available Upon Request