Care Nursing

KENNEDY ADAMSON

Box ***, Standard, AB T*J *G* · 403-***-****

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I am looking to join the healthcare team in a working position as a practical nurse in your institution. I am a caring graduate of the practical nursing program of 2019. I’ve received excellent skills training to provide safe, quality patient and family centered care. I am familiar with advanced medical terminologies and nursing procedures. I have the ability to critically think, work in a collaborative partnership and demonstrate the policies and procedures of the facility. I have a strong belief in the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and support in patient care.

EDUCATION

SEPTEMBER 2003- JUNE 2016

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE, Standard School

Honor role

Student of the year in 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016

Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

Standard Lionettes Scholarship

Hans Pederson Scholarship

SEPTEMBER 2016- JUNE 2019

PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA, Lethbridge College

Educated to CLPNA scope of practice using the Collaborative Partnership Approach to Care Model (Adapted from McGill Model of Nursing).

Clinical Experience Including:

6-week rotation at Good Samaritans West Highlands, Lethbridge, AB

Learning communication techniques, documentation and nursing care plans.

Assisted residents with daily care and activities essential to meet their personal needs (e.g. giving showers, grooming, feeding, etc.)

Trained in using mechanical lifts for transfers

Showed patience, understanding, and being open-minded to the residents

Provided non-judgmental emotional support to residents

Able to work alone or as a team member

6-week rotation at Edith Cavell Victoria Lane, Lethbridge, AB

Doing medication administration, blood glucose readings, dressing changes and ostomy care.

Assisted residents with daily care and activities essential to meet their personal needs (e.g. giving baths/showers, grooming, feeding, etc.)

Trained in using mechanical lifts for transfers

Trained to effectively do head-to-toe assessments and vital signs on the residents

Training and developing the skills to give both medications and injections safely

and effectively

Showed patience, understanding, and open-mindedness to residents

Provided non-judgmental emotional support to residents

Able to work alone or as a team member

6-week rotation on 4B Medicine at Chinook Regional Hospital, Lethbridge, AB

Provided care of daily living, medication administration and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Trained with a bladder scanner

Maintain IV lines

Head to toe assessments and vital signs

6-week rotation on Active Care at Taber Hospital, Taber, AB,

Providing family centered care, medication administration and providing palliative care.

Providing neonatal care

IV direct medication administration

Assisting in daily living activities

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

MAY 2017 – AUGUST 2018

WAREHOUSE ASSITANT, the fireworks factory

I was responsible for boxing and shipping fireworks and firing supplies to different cities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. I was also responsible for keeping the work area clean and assisted in fireworks shows such as the Pincher Creek Canada Day shows in 2017 and 2018.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2009 – MARCH 2016

PROGRAM ASSISTANT, standard figure skating club

I taught young children how to skate once a week for 5 months each year. I was expected to create a training circuit for each day of the program and adapt it to accommodate all skill levels. I created routines to showcase the skater’s skills at a carnival as the finale the end of each season.

JULY 2016 – AUGUST 2016

LONG TERM CARE VOLUNTEER, three hills hospital

I was responsible for helping with feedings for the residents, assisting with physiotherapy and assisting with recreational therapy. I was there to visit with the patients and participate in crafts with them as well.

SKILLS

Critical thinking and problem solving

Organization/planning skills

Effective time management skills

Basic computer skills

Work great with others and independently

Proficient communication skills

Educated under the CLPNA

CPR-BLS Provider

N95 Mask Fit Tested

QPR Suicide Prevention Gateway Program

REFERENCES

Karla Dinesen, BSN RN

Instructor of Practical Nursing Program, Clinical 3 Instructor

Center of Health and Wellness

Office: PA2125 Ph. 403-***-**** ext. 5714

3000 College Drive South, Lethbridge, AB T1K 1L6

Loretta Kroker, BScN

Instructor of Practical Nursing Program

Ph. 403-***-**** ext. 5316

3000 College Drive South, Lethbridge, AB T1k 1L6

Shaylene Koester

The Fireworks Factory

Ph. 403-***-**** Cell 403-***-****

Rockyford, AB T0J 2R0

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