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Kay Anderson

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Dania, Fl.

USA 33304

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SUMMARY

Registered Nurse with over 15years experience, fluent English written and spoken, conversational and reading ability in French and basic understanding of Spanish. Extensive experience in medical, surgical and critical care nursing. In depth knowledge of acute care for critically ill patients. Focused on having an ability to stay calm and intervene during crisis, facilitate groups and educational seminars and participate on multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for building positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals. Demonstrates strong technical, motivational and organizational skills. Responsible for patients with multiple critical issues.

EXPERIENCE

Kindred Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, Fl.., USA 2009-2017 Performed as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital for critically ill patients

Responsible for patients primarily on ventilator support, telemetry monitoring, tube feeding through peg tube, medication administration and large dressing for critical wounds.

Mandated to complete thorough patient assessment, treatment, bedside care and documentation at all times.

Interfaced with ICU environment, critical care unit Brunet Health Care Group, Pointe-Claire, Qc. Canada 2008-2009 Worked as an Agency Nurse performing in multiple facilities providing bedside care, treatment and medication administration

Acted as a charge nurse, supervising and supporting a nursing staff while also treating a limited number of patients.

Health Staffing International, Vancouver, BC. Canada 2006-2008 Worked as an Agency Nurse performing in multiple facilities including homecare while providing bedside care, treatment and medication administration

Developed adaptability to various changes in facilities, colleagues and patients Lakeshore General Hospital, Pointe-Claire, Qc. Canada 2003-2006 Performed as a Registered Nurse in the medical and surgical departments treating patients with a number of different conditions

Treated patients requiring pre and post operation care

Provided bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients in the medical and surgical floors

Handled medication administration, Intravenous administration and all aspects of nursing care

Facilitated patient admissions, discharges and transfers

Prepared chart notes and other documentation

Participated as a member of an interdisciplinary team

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EDUCATION

DEC, Registered Nursing John Abbott College, Ste-Anne de Bellevue, Qc. Canada 2001-2003, Graduated in 2003

Intensive nursing program including medical, surgical, obstetrics, paediatrics and psychiatric nursing Bachelor degree, Social Sciences Concordia University, Montreal, Qc. Canada 1999

Completed several courses in sociology and psychology DEC, Special Care Counselling Vanier College, Saint-Laurent, Qc. Canada 1996-1998

Completed 53 of 90 credits in 1998, Humanities, Communication, Community, Gerontology, Social problems DEC, Social Science, pre-University program Champlain College, Lennoxville, Qc. Canada 1994-1996, Graduated in 1996

Program including English, French, Humanities, Phys Ed and Complementary Social Science courses Secondary V diploma (high school), Science profile Laurentian High School, Lachute, Qc. Canada Graduated in 1994

Including but not limited to Advanced Maths, chemistry, biology, humanities PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

*Member of the Florida Board of Nursing

*CPR certified

*Previous member of the OIIQ, Order of Nurses of the Province of Quebec (mandatory to practice in QC)

*CRNE, Canadian Registered Nurse Examinations (mandatory to practice in other Canadian provinces)

*September 2013, Performance Award, Exceptional dedication as a health care professional, Gold Award

*April 2013, Performance Award, Silver Award

*April 1998, Completed the Pilgrim Project, Nursing Aide Training Course SKILLS

Over ten (10) years experience:

*Critical care nursing

*JCAHO standards and compliance

*Medication administration

*Parents, patients and family education

*Patient advocacy

*Patient assessment

*Quality and continuity of care

COMMUNITY SERVICE

*Feeding the homeless, Pompano Fl.

*Volunteering on an Alzheimer patients unit, Lennoxville Qc. OTHER INTEREST

Volleyball, swimming, walking/hiking, boating, travel, camping, XC skiing, snowboarding, dog boarding assistant

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