Sandra Kennedy
Victoria,BC
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with BCCN
Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Conscientious nurse offering years of experience providing comprehensive care. Dedicated and compassionate. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and families.
Reliable and dependable with excellent work ethic.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
The Vista
Esquimalt, British Columbia
05.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Rheumatology Clinical Nurse
RebalanceMD
Victoria
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Developed or assisted others in care and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on disease management, fitness and healthy eating.
School Nurse /Clinic Manager
Lindisfarne College
Hastings, New Zealand
01.2015 - 09.2023
- Residential nurse/ on call overnight.
- Triaged students and worked collaboratively with school physician.
- Managed daily operations of the clinic, including scheduling appointments and nursing staff.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid,medical care and administering medication.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Instructed classes on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
- Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related school and boarding.
RPN
University of Waterloo,Health Services
Waterloo, ON
09.1998 - 01.2015
- Delivered primary care,emergency care and medical treatments for students,staff,faculty and others in the university community.
- Applied collaborative approach to working with healthcare team consisting of nurses(RN's RPN's) physicians, psychiatrists,psychologists,social workers,registered dieticians and health educators.
- Conducted clinical nursing and emergency care in Urgent Care Clinic and booked into physician appointments.
- Addressed various crisis ,including mental health,medical emergencies .
- Administered injections immunizations,medications,immunotherapy
- Health teaching and education to students regarding sexual health ,alcohol, nutrition.
- Responsible for ordering vaccines and clinic supplies.
- Implemented protocols for pain management, wound care, medication administration .
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, treatments, and procedures as needed.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
Registered Practical Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
St Catharines
01.1994 - 11.1997
- Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health status.
- Provided direct care for patients to help them achieve optimal health outcomes.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, height and weight measurements.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- Educated patients about their conditions and provided support to families of patients.
Registered Practical Nurse
Niagara Health
St. Catharines
Education
Enrolled Nurse
Waipukurau School Of Nursing
New ZealandRegistered Practical Nurse (1992 To 2015)
Ontario College Of Nurses
Ontario Canada Licensed Practical Nurse
British Columbia College of Nurses
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Intake
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Emergency Response
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Caring for Wounds
- Medication Dispensing
- Immunization Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Triaging
- Medication Administration
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Staff Supervision
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
References
- Dr Graeme McCrory
Hastings Health Centre
Hastings
New Zealand
mccrory.graeme@hhc.co.nz
Ph 64-6-873-8530
Mr Stuart Hakeney
Rector
Lindisfarne College
PO Box 2341
Hastings
ph: 64-6-873-1136
hakeney.stuart@lindisfarne.school.nz
Timeline
LPN
The Vista
05.2024 - Current
Rheumatology Clinical Nurse
RebalanceMD
12.2023 - 05.2024
School Nurse /Clinic Manager
Lindisfarne College
01.2015 - 09.2023
RPN
University of Waterloo,Health Services
09.1998 - 01.2015
Registered Practical Nurse
Victorian Order Of Nurses
01.1994 - 11.1997
Registered Practical Nurse
Niagara Health
Enrolled Nurse
Waipukurau School Of Nursing
Registered Practical Nurse (1992 To 2015)
Ontario College Of Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurse
British Columbia College of Nurses
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