McDonald Katsande

Bradford MA, ***** ad0ioj@r.postjobfree.com 978-***-****

SUMMARY:

Skilled in data collection and analysis of vital signs, all entry-level PN skills including wound care, safe medication administration, assisting patients with activities of daily living, and excellent communication skills.

EDUCATION:

Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA Graduated 08/2022

License Practical Nurse Certificate, GPA: 3.40

University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe 01/2009- 12/2010

Associate degree in applied information technology, Network Engineering.

Student clinical experience:

Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, MA – Medical Surgical rotations, 225 hours. 05/2022 – 08/2022

-Administer medications as prescribed by patients' physicians and chart in the medical record.

-Dress, clean, and observe wounds, including surgical incisions.

-Assist patients with ambulation and change patients' positions in bed to help prevent bedsores.

-Reporting any changes in patients’ health to doctors and nurses.

Holy Family Hospital, Haverhill, MA – Medical Surgical rotations, 225 hours. 01/2022 – 05/2022

-Provided standard bedside care for patients by answering patient call lights and tending to basic needs.

-Performed triage duties, including taking patients' vital signs and medical histories.

-Recorded patient information in computers or written charts.

Nevins Nursing & Rehab Center – Geriatric rotation, 175 hours. 09/2021 – 12/2021

-Dress, groom, and assist patients with bathing.

-Feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves.

Certification:

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED 10/2021

Cares and Dementia training – Basic and Advanced. 03/2021

MAP Certification 30/2021

WORK EXPERIENCE

Penacook Place Nursing & Rehab Center, Haverhill MA. 01/2023 - present

Licensed Practical Nurse:

Vinfen, Haverhill, MA. 05/2021 – 05/2023

Residential Counselor:

-Monitoring and documenting clients’ progress toward achievement of individual goals.

-Recording clinical notes and hourly rounds.

-Maintaining shift coverage and primary supervision and support of residential clients.

-Administering medications to clients per physicians’ orders and according to (MAP) policy.

-Working as a cooperative team member and to be a positive role model for clients.

Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA), Bradford MA. 09/2018 – 05/2021

Driver:

-Transported persons with disabilities and senior citizens to and from various city locations.

-Coordinated with dispatch regarding all transport details

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