Kelly Aitken
Saint John,NB
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Diabetic Foot Care
Self Employed Services
01.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on preventive measures, healthy lifestyle and procedures to achieve optimum patient outcomes.
- Performed foot care on clients
LPN
Horizon Health Network
06.2004 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Hairdresser
Regis Hair Salon
01.2000 - 08.2009
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Certified Laser Technician
Sheila's Day Spa And Laser Center
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Maintained treatment rooms and workstations in compliance with OSHA standards to deliver safe and therapeutic experiences.
- Performed quality professional skincare services to meet clients' needs within scope of practice and licensing guidelines.
- Examined and analyzed clients' skin to evaluate skin conditions and provide skin care recommendations.
- Customized facial and body treatments to craft personalized sessions and recommended home care regimen to achieve desired results.
- Performed consultations for patients before scheduling treatments.
- Recommended and performed microdermabrasion, peels and laser treatments.
Education
Foot Care
Diabetic Foot Care Course
Saint John, NB01.2023
Nursing LPN
NBCC
Saint John, NB01.2005
Cosmetology Studies
Majestany Institute
Saint John, NB01.2000
Skills
- Caregiving Skills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Time Management
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Active Listening
- Patient Assessments
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Diabetic Foot Care
Self Employed Services
01.2023 - Current
Certified Laser Technician
Sheila's Day Spa And Laser Center
03.2007 - 05.2009
LPN
Horizon Health Network
06.2004 - Current
Hairdresser
Regis Hair Salon
01.2000 - 08.2009
Foot Care
Diabetic Foot Care Course
Nursing LPN
NBCC
Cosmetology Studies
Majestany Institute
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