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Ethel Kennedy

Ethel Kennedy

Irishtown-Summerside,NL

Summary

Unique work history of Pediatric Oncology, BMT and IV Nurse to Endoscopy Nurse. Have knowledge and experience in medical and surgical units, palliative care, pre and post op. Remains calm under pressure and performs well in emergency situations. Great communication skills and well liked while maintaining professionalism. Looking to get back to the bedside and open to different options using current skill set and adding to it.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Fonemed
Deer Lake, NL
10.2020 - 09.2021
    • Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
    • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
    • Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.

Endoscopy Nurse

West Bay Surgery Center
08.2019 - 07.2020
    • Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures including Upper Endoscopy, colonoscopies and PEG Tube placement.
    • Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
    • Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology.

IV Therapy Nurse

The B12 Store
08.2018 - 06.2019
    • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
    • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
    • Established IV access

Endoscopy Nurse

Healthfirst
06.2017 - 06.2018
    • Worked as emergency on call endoscopy nurse with experience in GI Bleeds, Mallory Weiss Tears, colon obstruction, foreign object recovery and much more
    • Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), gastroscopies, colonoscopies, PEG Tube placement
    • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
    • Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
    • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Endoscopy Travel Nurse

City of Hope Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2017
    • Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
    • Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
    • Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies, gastroscopies, double balloon enteroscopy

Endoscopy Nurse

Baycare
02.2014 - 07.2016
    • Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
    • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
    • Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
    • Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
    • Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology.
    • Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies, gastroscopies, double balloon enteroscopy, tracheotomy and PEG placement

Pediatric Travel Nurse

TNAA
09.2012 - 12.2013

Staff Nurse

John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital
11.2009 - 08.2012

Endoscopy Nurse

Misercordia Hospital
Edmonton, AB
09.2007 - 04.2009

Pediatric Oncology Nurse

John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital
09.2003 - 04.2006

Endoscopy Travel Nurse

Stanford University Hospital
04.2003 - 08.2003

Endoscopy Staff Nurse

Royal Alexandra Hospital
Edmonton, AB
02.2002 - 03.2003

Pediatric Oncology Nurse

John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital
03.1996 - 09.2001


  • Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Education

Associate of Nursing R.N. - Nursing

SAGGH School of Nursing
St. John's, NL
07.1994

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Intravenous therapy
  • High level of autonomy

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Fonemed
10.2020 - 09.2021

Endoscopy Nurse

West Bay Surgery Center
08.2019 - 07.2020

IV Therapy Nurse

The B12 Store
08.2018 - 06.2019

Endoscopy Nurse

Healthfirst
06.2017 - 06.2018

Endoscopy Travel Nurse

City of Hope Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2017

Endoscopy Nurse

Baycare
02.2014 - 07.2016

Pediatric Travel Nurse

TNAA
09.2012 - 12.2013

Staff Nurse

John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital
11.2009 - 08.2012

Endoscopy Nurse

Misercordia Hospital
09.2007 - 04.2009

Pediatric Oncology Nurse

John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital
09.2003 - 04.2006

Endoscopy Travel Nurse

Stanford University Hospital
04.2003 - 08.2003

Endoscopy Staff Nurse

Royal Alexandra Hospital
02.2002 - 03.2003

Pediatric Oncology Nurse

John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital
03.1996 - 09.2001

Associate of Nursing R.N. - Nursing

SAGGH School of Nursing

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