This document provides the resume of Cynthia N. Buenaventura, RN. It outlines her nursing experience from 2004 to present in long-term care facilities in Ontario, Canada, as well as her experience from 1993 to 2002 in hospitals and other roles in the Philippines. Her resume highlights her roles and responsibilities in areas such as direct patient care, administration, management, and education. It also lists her education as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from West Visayas State University in 1988.
1. 30 Evaridge Drive,
Markham, Ontario L6B 1E7
Home: (647-559-0601)
Cell: (416) 301 –4967
Email: rbuenan618@rogers.com
CYNTHIA N. BUENAVENTURA, R.N.
EXPERIENCE : Providence Healthcare – (Toronto, On)
October 2013 – till present (Permanent Part Time Day Shift RN)
Unionville Home Society – ltc (Markham, On)
September 2012 – October 2013
R.N.-Nurse Manager (Evening Shift- Full time)
tHe WoodHaven ltc centre (Markham, On)
June 2014 – till present (Evening Shift Full Time RN-RCC)
Dec. 16, 2011 – June 2014 (Casual RN- RCC Position)
Dec. 29, 2008 – Dec. 15, 2011
Resident Care Coordinator (Permanent Part Time Days Shift)
GiBSon lonG term care centre (North York, On)
September 2012 – September 2014
R. N. – Charge Nurse (Casual Position)
June 15, 2012 – September 2012
R. N. – Charge Nurse (Full Time Evening Shift)
January 25, 2010 – June 15, 2012
Quality Care Coordinator – RN Full Time
Nov. 3, 2008 – January 24, 2010
Assistant Director of Care
April 15, 2008 – Nov. 3, 2008
R. N. - Nurse Manager (Evening Shift Supervisor)
August 16, 2004 – April 15, 2008
R.N. – Charge Nurse (Casual, Part-time Days & Full Time
Evening Shift)
lincoln Place nUrSinG Home (Toronto, On)
August 31, 2004 – March 10, 2005 (Full-Time Day Shift)
R.N. – Unit Supervisor
Responsible for coordination and oversees all aspects of focused delivery for
residents/patients, to provide direct supervision, leadership and education to other
members of health care team.
Acts as clinical coordinator by administering oral, IM medications and insulin
injections, giving treatments and dressings in compliance with the policies of
MOHLTC, Medisystem Pharmacy, the facility and CNO standards.
Acts as a resource for all, promote values, goals and philosophy of the
organization. Acts as nurse advocate for the resident’s bill of rights.
Responsible for all documentations and participates in admissions, discharge
and transfer of residents from/to unit or hospitals.
Directs, assigns and evaluates work of HCA’s/PSW’s.
Reports directly to nurse managers and director of nursing care.
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CelestiCa international inC. Toronto, Ontario
March 2001 – February 2002
Production Assistant
Responsible on production, repairs, assembly and unit creation of CPU,
motherboard and all other kinds of computer chips, submits work reports.
radiCal designs Toronto, Ontario
November 2000 – March 2001
Factory Worker
Responsible for printing, checking, packaging and distribution.
Works in a fast paced working environment.
iloilo Mission Hospital Iloilo City, Philippines
August 1998 – July 1999
Staff Nurse (Pediatric Ward)
March 1996 – August 1998
Staff Nurse (Medical – Surgical Ward)
November 1995 – February 1996
Reliever/Floater Nurse
March 1993 – May 1993
Nurse Trainee or Volunteer Nurse
Areas of experience varied, Medical – Surgical, OPD – Emergency room,
Pediatrics, OB – Gyne, Nursery, Delivery room, ICU – CCU, Recovery unit and
Operating room.
Performs bedside nursing care, assess physical, emotional and medical needs
of the patient
Assists in IV insertions, medical and surgical procedures performed by the
doctor
Monitoring BP and vital signs, providing safety, comfort and support to patients
Assess physical and medical needs, support to child and family
Performs cleaning, dressing of wounds and draining tube
discharges when needed and as ordered
Administering oral, IV and IM medications with doctors orders
Writing patient’s progress reports, update charts and nurse’s notes
Providing direct and indirect supervision to volunteer nurses and volunteer
nursing aides
Educate patients in the areas of nutrition, diet and self-care as per hospital
policy and as per patient’s request
Provides any other skilled nursing care services to patients
Interpretation of doctor’s instructions and following orders in procedures
Assists doctors in performing minor procedures and when cleaning and
dressing wounds
departMent of publiC Works and HigHWays
Iloilo City, Philippines
August 1988 – July 1990
Company Nurse
Provide nursing services to all employees and personnel, identify physical,
3. social and emotional needs of clients and providing support
CYNTHIA N. BUENAVENTURA, R.N. Page Three
Monitors blood pressure of clients on a daily basisProvides first-aid treatments
when necessary such as cleaning wounds, minor cuts and abrasions and
changing dressings.
Facilitates referrals to physicians and setting up appointments for routine
medical check-up and physical examinations
Giving immunization injections when necessary.
Giving non-prescription oral medications to clients when needed.
Submit clerical works such as documentations and reports regarding
requisitions for medicines and medical stocks for the company’s needs
EDUCATION: West Visayas state UniVersity
Iloilo City, Philippines
March 1988 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CNO Registration No: 04 – 14854
Continuing Education:
Attends Facility Provided In-services and Mandatory Education Sessions
St. Michaels Hosp. Wound Care Education Level 1-3
Qualitative Fit Testing Training Course (N95 Mask Fit Tester)
Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
Introduction to Palliative Care Course
Infectious Diseases Update Course
RAI-MDS Training (Basics, Outputs, Reports & Data Quality Management)
WHIMIS Certification Course
Smith & Nephew Wound Care and Pressure Ulcer Prevention Course
Basic Cardiac Life Support (Current BCLS certificate) - Centennial College
Health Assessment Skills Course (Centennial College)
Palliative Care for Persons with End- Stage Dementia (Hospice Association of
Ontario)
Ethical Issues at the End of Life (Hospice Association of Ontario)
Compassionate Communication with Individuals with Alzheimer (Alzheimer’s
Society of Toronto)
8 contact hours of AIDS course consisting of etiology, clinical manifestations,
epidemiology, transmission and infection control, psychosocial aspects of HIV
infections, legal and ethical issues, HIV risk and prevention, management,
brief discussions on hepatitis B, multi drug resistance and tuberculosis.
8 contact hours of Staff Development Program bringing education as center for
Nursing Practice and Education
One-month course of basic computer programming – Iloilo City, Philippines
Had previously worked RN Charge Nurse casual positions for few
months at Tendercare Living Centre (Victoria Park & McNichol) and
Providence Health Care Centre (Warden & St. Clair East)
REFERENCES: Available upon request