Kevin Lawson
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
New Grad Licensed Practical Nurse. Seeking an opportunity where I can utilize my cusutomer skills, knowledge, background education in post secondary through
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeping
Horizon North/ Dexterra Group
09.2021 - Current
- Ensured company standards and room presentation were surpassed through each housekeeping room
- Was promoted to wellsite VIP client dorms because of my attention to detail and quality of work
- Attended daily safety and hazard quality coaching sessions to ensure safety while on shift
- Maintained excellent rapport with clients and management alike
- Submitted daily report of room status, maintenance, and other concerns to effectively exceed client expectations
- Worked efficiently and independently under pressure in a dynamic environment
Housekeeping
Redrock Camps
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Worked in a remote camp setting alongside camp clerk, chef (first cook), maintenance, and field supervisor to address issues and concerns
- Submitted daily reports of room status, maintenance, and other concerns to effectively provide exceptional service to every client
- Worked closely with the chef to create more organizational spreadsheets to track weekly linen changes
- Tracked and recorded inventory levels
- Ensured corporate standards were exceeded providing each client with a comfortable and polished room
Bartender/ Server
Rogers Place Arena
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Provide exceptional service to devoted theatre box seat holders
- Bartending-maintained a high level of cleanliness behind bar
- Responsible for training new staff (bartenders, servers, runners)
- Daily inventory and stocking behind bar
- Received employee of the month for February 2019 for continued dedication and willingness to take on new challenges, providing efficiency and friendliness to each guest and working well with others
Housekeeper
Royal Camps
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Maintained list of vacant rooms that required housekeeping attention before the arrival of occupants
- Trained new staff members in all aspects of housekeeping, ensuring that they met both health and safety standards
- Implemented new cleaning processes and team strategies
- Demonstrated ability to accomplish physical challenging tasks
- Reported any damage, maintenance problems, safety issues, and potential hazards to management, enduring adherence to safety code procedures
Server/Bartender
Lazia Restaurant
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Served large groups and on daily rotation shifts
- Knowledge of Asian style-cooking and presentations of various menu items, including brunch, lunch, and dinner service
- Bartending/ catering to a variety of tastes
- Enjoyed working with a fun and positive team
Server/Catering
Century Hospitality Group
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Senior server at Century Grill
- Set up/ carry-out service for various in-house functions: business meetings, wedding receptions, mix and mingles, birthday/ private party functions
- Century Catering & Event Planning: help run off-site functions, perform room setup and tear down/clean up, bar tend, wait staff, room maintenance, promote CHG concepts
- Ensure effective communication between management and team members
- Attended wine and cocktail training sessions
- Develop and maintain regular clientele
Education
Practical Nurse Program Diploma
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB10.2025
No Degree - Open Studies
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB12.2022
Academic Upgrading
NorQuest College
12.2019
Skills
- Experience in hospitality service
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Implementation of care plans
- Development of nursing staff capabilities
- Administration of medication and IVs
- Coordination of discharge processes
- Clinical judgment abilities
- Expertise in geriatric care management
- Wound care management skills
- Planning for patient discharge needs
- Administration of medications effectively
- Advocacy for patient rights and needs
- Education for patient care practices
- Planning for treatment options effectively
- Conducting nursing assessments thoroughly
- Educating families on health matters
- Assessment of patient conditions
- Promotion of health initiatives
- Monitoring patient safety protocols
- Management of electronic health records systems
- Expertise in diabetes care management
- Development of nursing plans
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Housekeeping
Horizon North/ Dexterra Group
09.2021 - Current
Housekeeping
Redrock Camps
05.2019 - 02.2021
Bartender/ Server
Rogers Place Arena
10.2016 - 12.2019
Housekeeper
Royal Camps
07.2014 - 05.2016
Server/Bartender
Lazia Restaurant
06.2013 - 05.2014
Server/Catering
Century Hospitality Group
02.2011 - 05.2014
Academic Upgrading
NorQuest College
Practical Nurse Program Diploma
NorQuest College
No Degree - Open Studies
NorQuest College