Kayla Spence

Box 326 Meota, SK

S0M 1X0
306-481-3068
spekay_6@hotmail.com
December 6th, 2015
Battlefords Union Hospital
1092 107 ST North Battleford, SK
S9A 1Z1

To hiring manager:
I am applying for the Practical Nursing position at Battlefords Union Hospital posted on Prairie North
Health Region Website. I have recently graduated from the Practical Nursing program at Norquest
College. I have a strong desire to pursue this position. Through my past studies, and clinical
experience, I am confident that I have gained the practical knowledge and skills that will make me a
valuable asset to your team.
I have practiced many skills during my practicum experiences that will enable me to succeed in this job
position. I have worked in Prairie North Health Region for three years as a continuing care aid. I have
strong skills in assessing residents, and taking part in their personal care.
My past employers have found me to be goal-oriented, confident, organized, responsible individual,
which has led to positive evaluations from employers and clinical instructors.
Thank you for taking the time to review this application for employment. I can be contacted by phone
at (306) 481-3068, or by email at, spekay_6@hotmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you to
discuss this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Kayla Spence

Enclosure, Resume

Kayla Spence
195 1st St East
Box 326 S0M 1X0
Meota, SK
Phone: 306-481-3068
Email: spekay_6@hotmail.com
To Obtain

Full time practical nurse position

Qualifications

Completed Practical Nurse program through Norquest College

Three years experience working as a continuing care aid

Good communication skills

Provide excellent personal care

Good time management skills

Education
Practical Nurse Program
Norquest College Edmonton, Alberta
January 2013-February 2016
Practicums
Continuing Care practicum
Jubilee Home Lloydminster, Alberta

Administered medications to residents

Documented assessments and findings

Performed morning care

Bathed residents once a week

Fed residents meals during breakfast and lunch

Performed a subcutaneous injection

Acute Care Medical Practicum

Royal Alexandra Hospital-Unit 53 Edmonton, Alberta

Administered medications to patients

Performed morning care on patients

Assessed patients, and took vital signs

Monitored IV sites, and solutions

Took glucose readings, and injected insulin

Administered hypodermaclysis injections

Inserted an in and out catheter

Irrigated a catheter

Administered suppositories

Performed many wound dressings

Documented assessment findings on each patient

Acute Care Surgical Practicum

Royal Alexandra-Unit 34 Edmonton, Alberta

Administered medications to patients

Performed morning care on patients

Assessed patients, and took vital signs

Monitored IV sites and solutions

Took glucose readings, and injected insulin

Inserted/discontinued catheters

Documented patients ins and outs

Performed wound dressings

Removed a Jackson Pratt drain

Performed narcotic counts with nurses

Helped nurse perform an ECG reading

Removed staples from patients abdomen/discharge teaching

Performed many subcutaneous injections

Documented assessment findings on each patient

Work Experience
Continuing Care Aid

Villa Pascal-North Battleford, Saskatchewan

May 2014-present day

Performing daily morning care and evening care on residents

Bathing residents once a week on their bath days

Documenting care given and any abnormalities found

Using mechanical lifts to transfer residents

Feeding residents during breakfast and lunch

Continuing Care Aid

Battlefords District Care Center-Battleford, Saskatchewan
September 2012-May 2014

Performed general health care duties as stated above

Certifications
First Aid and CPR certificate- level C
February 2015
St Johns Ambulance-North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System certificate
February 2015
WHIMIS online course
Its Your Move course
June 2015
Norquest College-Edmonton, Alberta
Human Blood Bourne Pathogen Course
February 2015
Norquest College-Edmonton, Alberta