Kendalynn Locke
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Nursing student with hands-on clinical experience in post-operative and hospice care. Conducts inpatient assessments, administers medications, and monitors vital signs. Provides compassionate bedside support and coordinates household care for dependent adults in host home settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Backup Relief Support for Host Home Providers
Mosaic
Des Moines, Iowa
06.2023 - Current
- Provided personal care and companionship for dependent adults in host home settings.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting support.
- Reported health changes and concerns to family members and care providers.
- Supported mobility, transfers, and safe movement throughout the home.
- Help work towards care plan monthly goals.
Student Clinical Experience: Post-Operative
Iowa Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
North Liberty, Iowa
08.2026 - 12.2026
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to supervising nurses.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and basic bedside support.
- Communicated patient needs clearly to nurses, patients, and families.
- Followed care plans and assisted with daily patient activities.
- Documented patient observations in clinical records and charts.
- Prepared rooms, supplies, and equipment for patient treatment.
- Provided medication administration
- Managed time effectively to prioritize patient care tasks.
Student Clinical Experience: Hospice
Unity Point Health St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
08.2026 - 12.2026
- Assessed hospice patients' pain, symptoms, and comfort needs.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored responses for symptom relief.
- Educated families on end-of-life care, medication use, and comfort measures to enhance understanding and support during transition.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during hospice services and end-of-life transition to foster comfort and dignity.
- Ensured patient safety by meticulously checking medication dosages prior to administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2027
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs
- Clinical documentation
- Pain management
- Care planning
- Patient education
- Team communication
- Culturally competent communication
- Dependent Adult Care
Certification
- Safe Medication Administration
- Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training Course
- BLS and CPR
Timeline
Student Clinical Experience: Post-Operative
Iowa Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
08.2026 - 12.2026
Student Clinical Experience: Hospice
Unity Point Health St. Luke's Hospital
08.2026 - 12.2026
Backup Relief Support for Host Home Providers
Mosaic
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa