Marla Strickland is an RN with over 4 years of nursing experience in both acute and community settings. She has a BScN from Ryerson University and diplomas in Practical Nursing and Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care. Her clinical experiences include working as a student RN at hospitals in Chatham and Windsor. She has also worked as a RPN at a long-term care home for over 5 years. She is skilled in areas such as physical assessments, wound care, palliative care, and dementia care.

1. Marla Strickland, RN BScN.
(519) 564-8154
marla.strickland70@gmail.com
1075 Raymo, Windsor ON., N8Y 4A7
Summary
I possess multiple educational clinical experiences in acute and community settings at the RN level. I have established
excellent communication and leadership skills and also offer four years of nursing experience as a Registered/Licenced
Practical Nurse. Through my education and nursing practice, I have successfully developed and can competently demonstrate
entry level Registered Nurse skills while achieving high levels of patient/family satisfaction as a result of my client-focused
demeanor. I take understanding and demonstration of Professional Nursing Standards and utilization of the Nursing Process
very seriously in my practice. To demonstrate my commitment to professional development, I have also recently participated
in the Fundamentals of Palliative Care education offered by the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County. My most recent
preceptorships have been with St. Elizabeth Health Care and the Chatham Kent Health Alliance hospital, wherein I attained
exceptional community and acute care nursing experiences.
Credentials
College of Nurses of Ontario, RN 2016
CNO # 16130312
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), RPN
CNO # AA818054
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
PIECES certified
Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care, Enhanced course
2011
2016
2013
March 2016
Skill Highlights
Skilled in conducting physical examinations Culturally sensitive to clients and their families
Medication admin., IV’s, IV pumps Accountable, Professional attitude, Ethical practice
Broad understanding of medical terminology Wound and ostomy care proficient
Proficient in processing doctor's orders Drug therapy management/monitoring
Budget conscious Strong client advocate
Solid leadership and mentor skills Body mechanics knowledge
Broad knowledge of Infection control standards Strong geriatric knowledge
Active participant in the health-care team Palliative/End of Life care experienced and competent
Extensive training and experience with Alzheimer's and dementia
Experience
Student Registered Nurse, Medical Unit, Chatham Kent Health Alliance Hospital,
Chatham, ON. Summer semester(May – July 2015)
 Entry level RN critical assessment skills in acute care general medical floor setting,
extensive use of the Nursing Process, full comprehension of Professional Nursing
Standards.
 Patient load assignments increased until full RN patient load achieved, maximizing
time management skills.
 Chronic illness management skills, infection control practice, client advocate, vascular
access care knowledge. Experience gained with blood administration, TPN, and PICC’s.
 I have also explored the multiple dynamic ways in which people cope with their
chronic illnesses by interacting with and participating in subjective discourse with the
multiple clients I had the privilege to care for.

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Student Registered Nurse, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Windsor, ON.
Fall semester (September – December 2015)
 Effectively demonstrated Professional Standards of Nursing and Community Health
Nursing.
 Developed and demonstrated entry level disease management skills in home care
settings, health promotion and evidenced based health teaching. Client advocacy skills
frequently utilized.
 Therapeutic and culturally sensitive nursing practice,
 Solid understanding of legal, ethical and professional boundaries.
 I have analyzed and learned from health and practice issues in the economic and
political environments through interactions with CCAC.
Registered Practical Nurse, The Village of Aspen Lake, Windsor ON.
2012-present
 Intensive monitoring and documentation, use of the Nursing Process, actively
collaborate with inter-professional health care team, act as client advocate.
 Physical assessments, palliative/end-of-life care, glucose monitoring, injections, IV
therapy, dementia care, high-intensity wound care, critical thinking.
 MDS-RAI/QI trained; proficient in care plans.
 PIECES certified.
Personal Support Worker, The Village of Aspen Lake, Windsor ON.
2011
 Responsible for assisting residents of with all ADLs, personal hygiene and basic care.
In-Home support Worker, Family Respite Services, Windsor ON.
2010
 Responsible for physical therapy, complete personal and physical care of clients.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree, Ryerson University.
Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care, Hospice of Windsor and Essex County
Practical Nursing Diploma, St. Clair College, Windsor ON.
2011-2015
2016
2009-2011