Practical Nursing Student · Evidence-informed · Compassionate

Uzezi Etaa portfolio of practice

Whitby, Ontario/ueta@flemingcollege.ca/222-222-2222

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Graduating From

Practical Nursing

Class of December 2026

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About Me

I am a 4th-semester practical nursing student passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care that promotes dignity, safety, and wellness.

My clinical experience in cardiac, medicine, and long-term care settings has strengthened my skills in teamwork, communication, and nursing care. I will complete my Practical Nursing diploma at Fleming College, and I hold a Master’s degree in Public Health and Health Promotion from Brunel University London.

My goal is to grow and excel as a nurse, provide high-quality care, and make a positive impact in the lives of patients and families.

Vision

My vision is to be a compassionate and skilled Registered Practical Nurse who always advocates for patients and delivers quality care.

Mission

I will achieve this vision by strengthening my nursing skills, continuously developing my clinical knowledge, embracing lifelong learning, and providing patient-centered care.

Program

Practical Nursing

Institution

Fleming College

Graduation

December 2026

Languages

English

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Cover Letter

Uzezi Eta

4 Southwell Avenue

Whitby, ON

June 8, 2026

Hiring Manager

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

1 Hospital Drive

Peterborough, ON K9J 7C6

Re: Application for ER Nurse — New Graduate Practical Nursing Position

Dear Hiring Manager,

As a graduating Practical Nursing student from Fleming College in Peterborough, ON, I am seeking a position with your nursing team where I can apply my clinical experiences and commitment to patient-centered care.

My rotations were completed at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Cardiac Unit, Medicine Unit, and Extendicare Cobourg, which included face-to-face experience in head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, wound care, telemetry monitoring, patient education, and under the supervision of an RN and in keeping with the CNO standards.

I come with a solid professional background in addition to clinical training. For 5 years, I was a Nursing Coordinator for Paramed and gained knowledge in care coordination and Management of Electronic Health Records (Procura). Working as a Resident Care Aide at Bayshore, I have a renewed respect and feeling of compassion for my difficult clients on a daily basis.

I have completed the Brunel University London Master’s degree in Public Health through a course that has included an evidence-based approach that has underpinned my practice and an equity-informed approach, through the Humber College Honours BHSc. I will care for all my patients safely, attentively, and competently.

I would like to provide some background information about myself and how I fit into what your organization is looking for. Looking forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

Uzezi Eta

PN Candidate, Fleming College 2026

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Resume

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UZEZI ETA

Whitby, ON|Ueta@flemingcollege.ca|222-222-2222

Professional Summary

A compassionate practical nursing student with hands-on clinical experience in cardiac, medicine, and long-term care settings, combined with extensive client care experience and healthcare coordination.

Work Experience

Bayshore Home Health — Resident Care Aide

Apr 2026 – Present

Personal Support Worker / Resident Care Aide · Markham, ON

Assist 7–10 clients with bathing, grooming, oral care and continence.
Assist in ways that make each client feel valued, protected and respected.
Operate motorized lifts, walkers, and slide sheets to assist clients with walking and moving to prevent falls.
Report any changes in client skin, nutrition or hydration to the assigned RN.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre — Cardiac Unit

Jan 2026 – Apr 2026

Nursing Student · Clinical Rotation · Peterborough, ON

Cardiac monitoring, including vitals, telemetry and rhythm recognition, performed and reported to RN following PRHC guidelines.
Carried out patient-centred care under the guidance of an RN, such as checking, helping with medication, and educating patients on cardiac health and lifestyle.
Participated in the care team to support safe and effective transition and discharge.
Educated patients about proper goal setting to treat high-acuity cardiac patients.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre — Medicine Unit

Sept 2025 – Dec 2025

Nursing Student · Clinical Rotation · Peterborough, ON

Evaluated patients head-to-toe in a high-volume Medicine unit, including accurate identification and timely communication of glucose trends and changes to the care team.
Helped patients perform activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, ambulating), understand their oxygen needs, and learn strategies to prevent falls and delirium.
Provided medications safely under the oversight of the RN, and documented according to RN, PRHC and CNO guidelines.

Extendicare — Long-Term Care

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025

Nursing Student · Clinical Rotation · Cobourg, ON

Bathed, groomed, toileted, and fed up to 4–5 individuals per shift.
Improvements to resident comfort and reduction in falls.
Completed skin integrity checks and oral care assessments.
Promoted safe ambulation by assisting with ambulation, bed/chair transfers, mechanical lifts, transfer belts and other mobility devices. Lowered fall rates on unit.

Paramed Home Health Care — Intake / Nursing Coordinator

May 2018 – Jun 2024

Intake / Nursing Coordinator · North York, ON

Processed incoming private and governmental agency referrals to ensure timely placement of clients with the appropriate therapist; triaged/received and processed referrals; checked eligibility with the supervisor.
Created and carried out personal care plans.
Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to help ensure our client’s needs were met by the appropriate agencies/providers.
Entered and maintained employee/client data in Procura to ensure appropriate scheduling and billing.

Education

Fleming College — Peterborough, ON

2025 – 2026 (Expected)

Practical Nursing

Brunel University London — Uxbridge, UK

2022 – 2023

Master of Science, Public Health and Health Promotion

Humber College — Toronto, ON

2017 – 2021

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences, Workplace Health and Wellness

Skills

Subcutaneous injections and IV therapy
Vital signs & focused assessments (respiratory, cardiac, neuro, GI/GU)
Safe medication practices
Wound care & skin integrity assessments
ADL support: bathing, feeding, toileting, hygiene care
Infection prevention & control (PPE, isolation precautions)

References available upon request.

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Selection of Artifacts

A curated selection of work from my Practical Nursing journey at Fleming College. Each artifact reflects a skill, value, or CNO Professional Standard that I am developing as I prepare to enter practice.

Nursing Careplan

This is a nursing care plan from semester two. It is relevant to this portfolio because it demonstrated my ability to generate a good care plan for my patients.

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CPR / First Aid Certificate

This is my CPR and first aid certificate. It is relevant to this portfolio because it proves I have up-to-date life-saving skills and I am ready for employment.

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Academic Achievement Letter

This letter is relevant to this portfolio because it provides verifiable, objective proof of my clinical competence, dedication, and knowledge.

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Clinical Evaluation 3

This evaluation is relevant to this portfolio because it proves that I have successfully been able to pass meds, and I have also been a team leader able to lead my fellow peers. In hindsight, this shows that I work well in a team and can collaborate with other health professionals.

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SMART Goals

Two goals — one short-term, one long-term — that anchor my transition into practice. Each is tied to specific CNO Practice Standards and supported by a concrete activity plan.

Short-Term Goal

I will pass the HESI Exit Exam with a clinical knowledge and competency score of 900 or higher within the next 10 weeks, to meet the clinical requirements for safe entry-to-practice as an RPN in Ontario.

CNO Practice Standards this Goal Aligns With

Code of Conduct — Principle 3: Providing Safe and Competent Care (CNO, 2026).

It is the responsibility of nurses to have the knowledge and skills to practice safely. The HESI Exit Exam provides a guarantee of knowledge, confidence, and competence to enter the profession and, most importantly, keep the client safe, not just for passing, but for preparation.

Accountability Standard (CNO, 2023).

These standards place a responsibility on the nurses to develop and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary for safe practice, such as entry-to-practice academic standards. Personal ownership of professional readiness through self-directed study, peer collaboration, and official practice testing.

See activities & 10-week timeline →

Long-Term Goal · Developing Competency in Mental Health Nursing

I will gain a basic level of knowledge and competency in mental health nursing within 12 months by completing the RPN program by using the accredited e-learning modules, attending CNO/RNAO-approved webinars, and completing 6 reflective journal entries in my e-portfolio documenting my growth.

CNO Practice Standards this Goal Aligns With

Continuing Competency Standard (CNO, 2023).

The goal of this standard is to ensure that RPNs undertake lifelong learning to maintain and continually enhance their knowledge and skills in nursing. Structured reflection over the course of the year, along with completion of the BPG modules and accreditation of webinars, meets the requirement for ongoing, self-directed continuing competency, especially in a specialized field of interest that is in increasing demand in Ontario.

Professional Responsibility and Accountability Standard (CNO, 2023).

The standard requires that nurses work in an evidence-based and client-centered way. This goal reflects a commitment to accountability, meeting the needs of the individual client and their family, and delivering care based on current evidence that is guided by the RNAO best-practice guidelines and CNO-approved resources.

See activities & 12-month timeline →

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Goal Activities & Timeframes

A 10-week plan to achieve my short-term goal (passing the HESI Exit Exam with 900+) and a 12-month plan to achieve my long-term goal (building basic competency in mental health nursing).

Short-term · 10 weeksHESI Exit Exam

Weeks 1–4 · Short-Term Goal · HESI Exit Exam

Content review & spaced practice

Weeks 1 – 4

I will study one of the content areas each week using Elsevier HESI review materials. I will take 50 NCLEX practice questions every 3 days to reinforce learning.

Week 5 · Short-Term Goal · HESI Exit Exam

Baseline full-length NCLEX practice test

Week 5

I will take an entire NCLEX practice test to determine my performance baseline and areas of weakness.

Weeks 6–9 · Short-Term Goal · HESI Exit Exam

Focused remediation & peer study group

Weeks 6 – 9

I will complete a focused review of subjects of weakness that I have identified from the Week 5 practice exam. I will attend a weekly peer study group session to develop my understanding and group learning.

Week 9 · Short-Term Goal · HESI Exit Exam

Progress full-length NCLEX practice test

Week 9

I will complete another full-length NCLEX practice test to gauge my progress and to be sure I'm ready.

Week 10 · Short-Term Goal · HESI Exit Exam

Sit the HESI Exit Exam

Week 10

I will take the actual HESI Exit Exam, aiming for a score of 900 or above.

Long-term · 12 monthsMental Health Nursing Competency

Months 1–3 · Long-Term Goal · Mental Health Nursing Competency

RNAO BPG e-learning & first reflections

Months 1 – 3

I will complete the e-learning to become a Complete RNAO Best Practice Guideline (BPG) user in Person and Family Centered Care (RNAO, 2025). I will write two reflective journal responses in the e-portfolio to demonstrate the important lessons learned and implications for mental health nursing practice.

Months 4–6 · Long-Term Goal · Mental Health Nursing Competency

CNO / RNAO-approved webinars & reflections

Months 4 – 6

I will complete two CNO or RNAO-approved webinars related to mental health issues (such as therapeutic communication and recovery-oriented approaches). I will create two more reflective journal entries that relate the material discussed in the webinar to the CNO standards and practice.

Months 7–12 · Long-Term Goal · Mental Health Nursing Competency

Specialty webinars & concluding reflections

Months 7 – 12

I will participate in 2 more mental health webinars (such as youth mental health and trauma-informed care). I will write two concluding pieces of reflective journal work that summarize my learning journey and look to future areas for CPD.

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References

College of Nurses of Ontario. (2023). Accountability. https://www.cno.org/globalassets/docs/prac/41001_accountability.pdf
College of Nurses of Ontario. (2026). Code of conduct. https://www.cno.org/globalassets/docs/prac/41006_profstds.pdf
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario. (2025). Person- and family-centered care. https://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/people-centred-care