TALHA ZAFAR, RPN

www.talhazafar-pn.weebly.com
38 Kanarick Crescent, Toronto, ON, M3L 1P4
talhazafar_7695@hotmail.com
(647) 829-5540

A practical nursing leader with a passion for practicing client-centered care in a

challenging, interdisciplinary environment.

PROFILE

Fresh and updated knowledge of key nursing practices and philosophies for effective and
holistic client centered care
Clinical experience related to perioperative settings with knowledge of procedures,
protocols, terminology, surgical and clean technique of care, needs and concerns related
to post-operative clients
Diversified experience in management, administration and client care, which demanded
leadership, attentive listening and a strong work ethic
Experienced at using critical thinking and assessment skills to prioritize client needs and
problem-solve independently for positive client outcomes
Fluency in English, French, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Consolidating Placement, Ivy Woods
Deerwood Creek Care Community

Monitored and administered medications to 30 functionally dependent geriatric patients

Performed dressing changes, narcotic administration, TPN and gastrointestinal feeding
Acting charge nurse for a team of 3 PSWs as per CNO standards
Completed head-to-toe assessments and notified appropriate staff members of changes in
clients condition

Practical Nursing Placement, Orthopedic Surgery Unit

William Osler Etobicoke General Hospital

September - December 2015

Performed surgical site and head-to-toe assessments, dressing changes, suture and staple
removals, urinary catheterization, IV management, narcotic administration, bladder scans
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to deliver effective client care
Provided shift and bedside reports and completed electronic documentation for all
procedures

Practical Nursing Placement, Unit One

Weston Terrace Care Community

January- May 2016

March - April 2015

Created therapeutic relationships and maintained professional boundaries

Administered medications with careful research to fill personal gaps
Supported clients by advocating for their rights and engaging appropriate staff

TALHA ZAFAR, RPN

www.talhazafar-pn.weebly.com
38 Kanarick Crescent, Toronto, ON, M3L 1P4
talhazafar_7695@hotmail.com
(647) 829-5540

EDUCATION
Practical Nursing
Humber College
CPRNE exam completed on 26 September 2016
Registered member of CNO as of ____________******
Phrenology Specialization
Humber College
Currently enrolled to start in January

2016

2017

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Sickle Cell Workshop; Humber College
Bystander Intervention Training; Humber College
Standard First Aid and CPR/AED, Level HCP; Canadian Red Cross
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training; Living Works

2015
2015
2014
2014

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Canadian Red Cross
Disaster Management Team - Emergency Response Team Supervisor

2014 - present

200+ hours of service

Conduct assessments and provide needs-based assistance to beneficiaries
Communicate progress and complete paperwork and reports for responses
Provide leadership to other members of the Disaster Management Team
Humber River Hospital
Volunteer
2014 - present

500+ hours of service

Experience in diverse areas including surgical daycare, emergency services, information
desk, dialysis unit and cardiology unit.
o Stocked medical stations with medical supplies and linen, and provided clean,
prepared stretchers as per departmental needs
o Porter blood samples to the lab
Trained new volunteers in Emergency Department and Information Desk tasks on an
ongoing basis