Kendra E. Hewitt
Saint John
Summary
Skilled and motivated professional with experience in medsurg seeking a full time licensed practical nursing position in the operating room at Saint John Regional Hospital. I feel as though my knowledge, attention to detail, and compassion, would make me a great asset to the team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint John Regional Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Server/bartender/leader
Earls Restaurant
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions for the team
- Leadership role in closing shop/ cash duties
- Works well with little management/self-managed
- Great time management skills
Preceptee
Public Health
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Ability to work as an effective team member, individually, and delegate appropriate tasks
- Worked with school-aged children and administered appropriate immunizations
- Provided directly observed therapy for active tuberculosis clients
- Administered intradermal injections and read tuberculosis skin tests
Waitress
Lynwood Inn
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Food safety and customer service training
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork skills
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Program graduate -
Keyano College
Fort McMurray, AB05.2022
Completed one year of Science and Arts degree - undefined
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS06.2019
High School Graduation Diploma - undefined
Memorial Composite High School
Sydney Mines, NS06.2017
Skills
- Fluent in English and French
- Completed clinical placements in the medical-surgical unit
- Completed AHS immunization modules
- approachable with an emphasis on client satisfaction
- Many years of experience working and dealing with the public
- Fast learner who trains quickly and easily
- Experience in long-term care, acute care, med-surge, and public health
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Emergency response
Certification
- WHMIS
- BLS
- DELF
- MOVE SAFE
- Jurisprudence
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint John Regional Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Preceptee
Public Health
03.2022 - 04.2022
Server/bartender/leader
Earls Restaurant
05.2019 - 06.2022
Waitress
Lynwood Inn
10.2018 - 12.2019
Completed one year of Science and Arts degree - undefined
St. Francis Xavier University
High School Graduation Diploma - undefined
Memorial Composite High School
Licensed Practical Nursing Program graduate -
Keyano College
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