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Victoria Vandereyden
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Female
member since Sep 29 2015
Guyanese
My skills
I am currently a Registered Nurse living in Alberta, Canada. I have acquired experience caring for groups of all ages, including neonates infants, and young children in a variety of hospital, public health, and community settings. Before nursing I spent 3 years focusing my studies on language, mainly Spanish and French, and sports sciences. In addition, I have education in nutrition and personal training principles. Furthermore, I have 9 years total work experience for my home city, 2 years with parks and recreation, 6 years lifeguarding and teaching swimming lessons in BC and one year lifeguarding in Alberta. Prior to this, I spent many years volunteering within my community, mostly at the community petting zoo where I cared for small and large livestock. I am a hard, dedicated, and tenacious worker with a variety of educated and real-life skills and abilities, and a passion for working with people and animals.
Languages Spoken
English (Mother Tongue) French (Advanced) Spanish (Medium)Full CV / Resume
COMMUNICATION & PERSONAL SKILLS
Languages
· English – Native Language
· French – Speak, read, write fluently
· Spanish – Speak, read, write at a moderate level
Personal skills
· Have educated and experienced interpersonal skills – work proficiently and effectively with the public
· Have experienced public speaking and teaching skills
· Artistically inclined, mainly with illustration and photography
· Excellent organizational skills
· Basic construction experience and skills
· Have experience using Microsoft office – including, Powerpoint, Excel and Word
EXPERIENCE
2017 - Registered Nurse
- Currently hold a full-time position on a Neuro Trauma unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I work with patient's varying in demographic and acuity. I have experience with patients with complex wounds and injuries that range from chronic manifestations of illness or injury, to acute injuries resulting from traumatic events.
2016-2017 Lifeguard, City of Edmonton
Continued to
2009-2016 Lifeguard & Swimming Instructor, City of New Westminster
· Had a senior guarding and teaching position providing guidance and support to new employees
· First-line choice for teaching workshops and taking leadership positions.
· Have experience teaching basic to expert swimming skills to all age groups.
· Have experience teaching private lessons
· Have experience teaching special needs children and adults
· Can confidently perform health-care provider level CPR and standard first aid
· Have experience in administering an AED and have been trained to use OPAs (oropharyngeal airways)
· Have had training and experience in handling wet and dry pool chemicals and have been properly fit tested to do so.
· Have experience and training in operating pool vacuum systems
· Am competent and have experience in administering O2
2007-2009
Park Leader, City of New Westminster
· Provided first-aid and ensured a safe environment for children in the park setting. Organized games, crafts and other activities for children in the park and helped organize park and city events.
2008
Volunteer, Vancouver Aquarium
· Provided basic care for marine animals
· Was able to participate in observational/research studies for beluga whales
· Took public on educational tours and activities
2003-2007
Volunteer, City of New Westminster
· Volunteered at the city pool for lifeguard in-services – played the role of victim for lifeguard training sessions
· Volunteered during city events – helped run concession stands, organize crafts and games and other activities for the kids, and ensure safety
· Volunteered at the petting zoo – help with cleaning, feeding, management and basic health care for all live-stock. Also helped run tours for the public
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
2006-2010 High School Diploma, New Westminster Secondary School
2010-2013
General Studies, Sports Science, Douglas College
Took a variety of courses including intermediate level French writing courses, basic to intermediate Spanish courses, sports sciences and nutrition, and nursing pre requisites such as anatomy and physiology
2013-2016
BScN in Registered Nursing, University of Alberta
Rotations completed – Labour and delivery, post -partum, paediatrics, public/community health, medicine/surgery, trauma
(2016) Registered Nurse Practice Permit - CARNA
(2016) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Up to date
National Lifeguard Service Certification, Lifesaving Society
Up to date
Aquatic Emergency Care (SFA), CPRc, AED, Lifesaving Society
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Health-Care Provider Level CPR, Red Cross
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Water Safety Instructor Certification, Lifesaving Society
About Me
My name is Victoria, I am 24 years old from North Vancouver British Columbia, and am currently working as a Registered Nurse in Edmonton, Alberta. I am half Guyanese and half Dutch and grew up with two brothers, one older and one younger. I am passionate about the outdoors, when at home, I'm surrounded by mountains and water and could not be happier when I'm out hiking, biking, boating, fishing, snowboarding or whatever activity it may be. I consider myself a heavily active person, I played sports for many years of my life and continue to be passionate about health and fitness. I am also very creative, I really enjoy drawing and sketching in my spare time, lay however, I've found myself increasingly fascinated with photography and have compley fallen in love with it. I'm a genuinely open minded person, I love trying new things, meeting new people, and going on new adventures. In my travels I hope to reconnect with some of my older passions, I always thought I'd grow up to be a marine biologist or zoologist but have since traded that in for nursing. As rewarding as nursing is I'd like to dedicate some of my time to working with animals again. I'd like to see the natural wonders of the world, that's what excites me the most, seeing things and going places that are spectacular all on their own.
