Kendall Nelson
Peoria,IL
Summary
Ambitious college student with 4+ years of professional experience, focused on becoming a registered PICU nurse. Known for dependability and a strong commitment to meeting goals. Eager to leverage academic knowledge and practical skills in a healthcare environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Advisor
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing (SFMCCON)
Peoria, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Provided support and guidance to residents in order to help them adjust to college life.
- Assisted with planning and implementing campus events, programs, and activities.
- Developed positive relationships with all students living on campus through regular contact and communication.
- Participated in on-call rotation, responding to emergencies and incidents in a timely and effective manner.
- Made regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas were safe and secure.
Phlebotomist
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Obtain blood specimens according to established policies and procedures from any location where patients may be present for laboratory testing
- Acquire needed supplies, verify patient identification, prepare skin sites, and perform venipuncture and skin punctures according to established aseptic techniques
Nurse Extern
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Baltimore, MD
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Provide direct care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Practice effective time management while prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Private Nanny
Care.com
Peoria, IL
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Adapted quickly to changing environments, and demonstrated flexibility when dealing with unexpected situations.
- Label and transport specimens to laboratory for analysis
- Utilized laboratory information systems to accurately obtain and document patient information
Rehabilitation Technician
Barrington Orthopedic Specialists
Schaumburg, IL
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment
- Confer with physical therapy staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment
- Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff
Tutor
America Reads
Peoria, IL
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Helped students from K-12 with developing their reading and math skills
- Assisted with homework assignments as needed.
- Personalized lessons to meet individual needs of each student
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence in students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, IL12.2025
High School Diploma -
Lake Park High School
Roselle, IL05.2021
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Mobility assistance
- Infection control
- Phlebotomy
- Patient assessments
- Health promotion
- Patient education
- Compassionate communication
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Volunteer Experience
- Gigi's Playhouse- Down Syndrome Center
- Willow Creek Community Church
- Walt Disney/ESPN Outreach program
- Carle Health
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Johns Hopkins Medicine
06.2025 - 08.2025
Resident Advisor
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing (SFMCCON)
08.2024 - Current
Private Nanny
Care.com
08.2024 - 12.2024
Phlebotomist
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Tutor
America Reads
01.2022 - 05.2023
Rehabilitation Technician
Barrington Orthopedic Specialists
02.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Lake Park High School
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