Kathryn Hendrickson
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Bloomingburg,NY
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
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.
Work History
Registered Nurse
3 Years 4 Months- 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
8 Months- 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
4 Months- 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
6 Months- Held daily safety briefings and monitored operational practices of all range users.
- Enforced range rules and removed users for repeat or critical violations.
Waitress
1 Year 3 Months- 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
4 Years 4 Months- Supervised 10 cabana attendants
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
Horse Caretaker / Horse Camp Counselor
3 Years 4 MonthsEducation
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Dean's List
- GPA : 3.5
Advanced Regents High School Diploma
- 2019, rotation at multiple different facilities through New Vision program
- 2018-2019, 2022 : volunteer work at Roscoe Nursing home and multiple other facilities
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 - CurrentRead More
Waitress, Senior Server
Georges Of Galilee
09.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant\EKG Tech
Garnet Health Medical Center; Catskills
05.2022 - 09.2022Read More
Range Safety Officer
Elite Indoor Gun Range
11.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Waitress
West Hills Country Club
06.2021 - 09.2022Read More
Cabana Attendant Supervisor /Front Office Assistant
Silver Gull Beach Club
05.2016 - 09.2020Read More
Horse Caretaker / Horse Camp Counselor
Bridle Hill Farm
05.2013 - 09.2016Read More
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Roscoe Central School
Advanced Regents High School Diploma
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