NICHOLAS MACKAY

3 Stellarton Road, Toronto ON, M1L 3C6

(416) 882-7541
nicholasmackay7@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in order to utilize my education
through Humber Colleges registered practical nurse program.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Clinical experience in both a hospital and long term care setting
Motivated self-starter who is eager to learn
Works quickly and precisely under pressure as developed in the high end culinary
world
Proven organizational and administrative skills after 1 year of experience as an
office assistant
Experienced with all Microsoft Office programs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as demonstrated in the sales
industry
4 years of experience in the food service industry, high end restaurants in Toronto
and Italy, upper casual Italian restaurant
EDUCATION
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Program
Humber College (Etobicoke, Ontario)

2014-Present

Postgraduate Italian Program

George Brown College (Toronto, Ontario) / Alma Culinary School (Colorno, Italy)
2012-2013
Diploma in Culinary Management
2009-2011
George Brown College (Toronto, Ontario)
Economics & Arts Program
York University (North York, Ontario)

2007-2009

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Long-term Care Facility, Christie Gardens (Toronto, Ontario)
Winter 2016
Worked as an essentially independent nurse with some assistance upon request
Provided medication, wound care, documentation, and assessments for 43 clients
on a full time basis
Worked quickly and precisely and met expectations of staff and clients
Observed physicians procedures
Refined social and communication skills with clients
General Medicine, Toronto East General Hospital (Toronto, Ontario)

Fall 2015
Cared for patients with high degree of independence
Provided medication administration, wound care, injections, catheter insertion, IV
maintenance, and care
Performed assessments and documentation to staff satisfaction
Performed patient teaching relevant to their condition
Lead my team of peers
Designated and implemented care plans for patients
Long-term Care Facility, Leisure World (Toronto, Ontario)
Winter 2015
Learned the basics of nursing including providing care and patient interaction
Received an introduction to wound care and medication administration
WORK EXPERIENCE
Line Cook (Garde Manger), Canoe Restaurant & Bar (Toronto, Ontario)
2013/2014
Further refined cooking skills at one of Torontos best restaurants
Learned greater discipline and greater precision in food preparation

Winter

Line Cook and Farmer, Eigensinn Farm (Singhampton, Ontario)

Summer/Fall 2013
Learned to farm fruits, vegetables, and herbs and to raise livestock
Continued to reinforce a strong work ethic while working at least 12-16 hours each
day
Acquired experience in preparing and executing an 8-10 course tasting menu
Gained an extreme respect for quality ingredients
Line Cook, La Buca Seafood Restaurant, (Cesenatico, Italy)
Fall/Winter 2012
Gained extensive knowledge of herbs, seafood, and Italian culture and cuisine
Learned to live in foreign country and successfully face the associated challenges
Greatly improved technique as a result of working in a very high end restaurant
Adapted to routinely working 80 hours a week
Line Cook, Il Fornello Italian Restaurant & Bar (Toronto, Ontario)
2010-2012
Learned to work in a high paced, upper-casual culinary environment
Ability to cook a variety of authentic Italian entrees & dishes
Opening & closing restaurant
Sales Person, All-In Management (Toronto, Ontario)
Summer 2009
Provided great sales service to over 100 customers each day
Developed stamina for long, active work days
ACCREDITATIONS AND LICENSES
CRP Certification Health Care Provider

Mask Fit Test Certification

Member of the RPNAO
First Aid Training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant, Queen's Park (Toronto, Ontario)
2007-2008
Refined computer skills, including data entry, Excel
Learned to file and locate research information
Construction Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity (Toronto, Ontario)
Winter 2015
Acquired construction skills
2006
Worked as a team player
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Closely follows Canadian, US & international politics
Reading extensively
Hiking & snowboarding

References Available Upon Request

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