Sandra Kendell
Innisfil,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
11.2012 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in RVH Values and team support to colleagues.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Lantus Medical Imaging
07.1998 - 08.2010
- Facilitated smooth laboratory operations through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of sophisticated equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Reduced sample contamination risks by adhering to strict protocols in the preparation and handling of radioactive pharmaceuticals.
- Optimized workload distribution among team members, ensuring timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON08.2012
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Science
St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON08.1998
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and Empathy
- Palliative care/ End of life care
- Physical Assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Maintaining privacy
- Nursing leadership to Students and New Nursing staff
- Patient and family advocacy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
First Aid
BCLS
LEAP Core (Palliative Care)
Advanced Pain Assessment and Management
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
11.2012 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Lantus Medical Imaging
07.1998 - 08.2010
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
No Degree - Medical Laboratory Science
St. Lawrence College
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