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Emily LaMendola

Virginia Beach,Va

Summary

Objective: To obtain a registered nurse position in pediatric or acute care settings where I can apply clinical experience, patient education skills, and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Sentara Leigh Hospital
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Assisted with patient feeding, safe transfers, and blood draws while maintaining a clean, safe care environment.

Recreation Therapist

Westminster Canterbury On the Chesapeake Bay & Eastern State Hospital
2021 - 2024
  • Planned and implemented dementia-focused recreational programs, documented outcomes, participated in care plan meetings, and supervised staff delivering one-on-one activities.

Recreation Therapist

Eastern State Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assessment, Planning, Implementing, Evaluation, and Documentation
  • Attend daily treatment team meetings and collaborate with interdisciplinary team
  • Weekly/monthly progress/behavioral notes of assigned caseload
  • Facilitate and create therapeutic groups. Ex. Coping skills, Anger mgmt., Life Skills, & Stress mgmt.

Life Enrichment Director

Autumn Care of Chesapeake
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Develop, coordinate, and prepare in-house activities and community events
  • Assess, document, and implement to meet residents needs and interests
  • Supervise life enrichment assistants and department
  • Maintain monthly budgets
  • Attend and contribute to weekly care plan meetings and reports

Night Desk Receptionist, Shift leader

Old Dominion Housing and Resident Life
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • Maintains a safe and secure environment for students
  • Assists students with concerns and reports unauthorized actions to appropriate supervision
  • Shift leader: supervised staff and created monthly schedules
  • Night Desk Receptionist of the year awarded 2019

Child Care Provider

Little Angels Preschool and Daycare
06.2013 - 08.2016
  • Provided care for children ages ranged from infants to 11 years of age
  • Assisted with introductory education
  • Prepared and assisted with feedings and meals

Education

Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Averett University ABSN
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2025

Bachelor of Science Degree - Park, Recreation, and Tourism studies

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Skills

  • Skilled in clinical nursing practices including phlebotomy, vital signs assessment, infection control, wound care, and patient education
  • Proficient in health promotion, nutrition planning, EHR documentation, and medication support
  • Professional abilities in Microsoft Office, evidence-based practice, critical thinking, teamwork, and time management

In-Class Presentations

  • Created and delivered an infectious disease presentation on Tuberculosis, demonstrating strong research, public speaking, and health education skills
  • Developed and presented an evidence-based practice project, applying peer-reviewed literature to support clinical recommendations

Collaborative Project

  • Partnered with peers to design a comprehensive plan to revise a hospital program aimed at improving quality of care, showcasing skills in teamwork, leadership, and program evaluation

Certification

  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), NCTRC, #83236, certified May2020
  • BLS First Aid/CPR/AED, American Heart Association, certified thru September 2024

Community Service

  • YMCA Big Blue Afterschool Program, Norfolk, Virginia (2019)
  • Special Olympics Little Feet Meet, Norfolk, Virginia (2019)
  • Mighty Monarchs, Norfolk, Virginia, (2019)

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Sentara Leigh Hospital
08.2024 - 07.2025

Recreation Therapist

Eastern State Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021

Life Enrichment Director

Autumn Care of Chesapeake
05.2020 - 01.2021

Night Desk Receptionist, Shift leader

Old Dominion Housing and Resident Life
08.2017 - 03.2019

Child Care Provider

Little Angels Preschool and Daycare
06.2013 - 08.2016

Recreation Therapist

Westminster Canterbury On the Chesapeake Bay & Eastern State Hospital
2021 - 2024

Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Averett University ABSN

Bachelor of Science Degree - Park, Recreation, and Tourism studies

Old Dominion University

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