Kendall Zadunayski
Westlock,AB
Summary
Active temporary Licensed Practical Nurse permit with 1 year of experience as a health care aide at Shasta Care Community. Confident in the ability to expand my knowledge and experience in nursing. Committed to continuous improvement to aid in patient and team success
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Shasta Care Community
12.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting 8+ patients
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Student Nurse
Sturgeon Community Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and subcutaneous injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and well-being.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Safely took on the care of 4-5 patient load with 245 work experience hours
Medicine/Surgery Student Nurse
Royal Alexandra Hospital
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
- Pre-and Post-operative care for hip replacements
- Work experience of 290 hours with instructor-supervised clinical practice
Long-Term Care Student Nurse
Kipnes Center for Veterans
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting comfort and satisfaction throughout their treatment journey.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Experience with working in a dementia care unit
- Work experience of 145 hours through instructor-supervised clinical practice
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Norquest College
Edmonton11.2024
Health Care Aide
Norquest College
Edmonton12-2023
Skills
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Nursing assessments
- Direct nursing care
Certification
- It's Your Move
- BLS
- WHMIS
- HPBE
- N95 Mask Fitting
References
Fariha Muradi
Preceptorship Instructor
Licensed Practical Nurse
(780) 499-0649
Fariha.Muradi@albertahealthservices.ca
Erika Kriese
Clinical Instructor
Registered Nurse
(780) 974-4823
Erika.Kriese@norquest.ca
Heidi Drinkwalter
Clinical Instructor
Licensed Practical Nurse
(780) 616-5014
heidi.drinkwalter@norquest.ca
Personal Information
Title: Health Care Aide
Languages
Timeline
Student Nurse
Sturgeon Community Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
Medicine/Surgery Student Nurse
Royal Alexandra Hospital
03.2024 - 04.2024
Health Care Aide
Shasta Care Community
12.2023 - Current
Long-Term Care Student Nurse
Kipnes Center for Veterans
11.2023 - 11.2023
- It's Your Move
- BLS
- WHMIS
- HPBE
- N95 Mask Fitting
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Norquest College
Health Care Aide
Norquest College