Kennedy Kowalski

Practical Nursing & Clinical Skills

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning: Proficient in comprehensive patient assessments (diverse populations) to develop and implement individualized, evidence-informed care plans
• Medication Administration: Meticulous in safe preparation, administration (all routes, including IV via pump), and documentation of medications; proficient with Pyxis systems and medication rights
• Wound Care & Infection Control: Skilled in wound assessment, management, and dressing changes; diligent application of infection prevention/control protocols and sterile technique
• EHR & Documentation: Proficient in utilizing Electronic Health Records for accurate, timely documentation of care, assessments, interventions, and patient responses
• Urinary Catheter Management: Competent in LPN-scope catheter care, prioritizing infection prevention and patient comfort
• Patient-Centered & Therapeutic Communication: Employs active listening, empathy, and clear communication to build rapport, provide patient/family education, deliver emotional support, and advocate for needs while ensuring PHIA compliance
• Behaviour Management & De-escalation: Applies de-escalation techniques and therapeutic approaches to safely manage challenging behaviours

Professional Attributes

• Leadership & Initiative: Proactive contributor in academic and community settings (eg, Grad Committee Co-Head), effectively contributing to team goals and event coordination
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams (RNs, physicians, HCAs), valuing diverse input to achieve shared patient outcomes
• Time Management & Prioritization: Highly organized; efficiently prioritizes and manages multiple patient needs in dynamic, high-pressure clinical settings
• Adaptability & Clinical Resilience: Quickly adapts to new protocols, diverse environments, and evolving patient needs; demonstrated resilience in challenging situations (eg, pandemic response)
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Applies critical thinking to analyze patient situations, make sound clinical judgments (within LPN scope), and contribute to effective problem resolution
• Clinical Technology Proficiency: Experienced with Pyxis, EIDs, Bbraun infusion pumps, and various EHR systems; proficient in MS Office Suite