Kathryn Hendrickson
Bloomingburg,NY
Summary
Actively seeking new graduate registered nurse position to leverage fast learning capabilities along with robust qualifications in challenging environments. Motivated employee with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly, and inept at anticipating customer and patient needs to facilitate favorable experiences. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education and patient satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Waitress, Senior Server
Georges Of Galilee
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction.
- Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
- Received multiple excellent customer satisfaction surveys
Certified Nursing Assistant\EKG Tech
Garnet Health Medical Center; Catskills
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Range Safety Officer
Elite Indoor Gun Range
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Held daily safety briefings and monitored operational practices of all range users.
- Enforced range rules and removed users for repeat or critical violations.
Waitress
West Hills Country Club
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors.
Cabana Attendant Supervisor /Front Office Assistant
Silver Gull Beach Club
05.2016 - 09.2020
- Supervised 10 cabana attendants
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
Horse Caretaker / Horse Camp Counselor
Bridle Hill Farm
05.2013 - 09.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
North Kingstown, RI05.2023
Advanced Regents High School Diploma -
Roscoe Central School
Roscoe, NY 06.2019
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Surgical Preparation
- Feeding Assistance
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Linen Replacements
- Fluid Measurement
- Nutrition and Diet
- Emotional and Social Support
- Vital Signs Collection
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Patient Positioning
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Calm Under Stress
- Heavy Lifting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
- Feeding Tube Management
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
Certification
- 2021, fully COVID vaccinated
- 2021, CNA certification
- 2020, CPR & first aid certification
- Proper PPE training
- EKG Certification
- CPI Certification (crisis prevention)
- FEMA Certification (federal emergency management)
- SALT Certification (mass casualty)
- NARCAN Training
Accomplishments
- Class Representative
- Intramural Soccer
- Soccer Captain
- National Honor Society Secretary
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Waitress, Senior Server
Georges Of Galilee
09.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant\EKG Tech
Garnet Health Medical Center; Catskills
05.2022 - 09.2022
Range Safety Officer
Elite Indoor Gun Range
11.2021 - 05.2022
Waitress
West Hills Country Club
06.2021 - 09.2022
Cabana Attendant Supervisor /Front Office Assistant
Silver Gull Beach Club
05.2016 - 09.2020
Horse Caretaker / Horse Camp Counselor
Bridle Hill Farm
05.2013 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Advanced Regents High School Diploma -
Roscoe Central School
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