Kendra L. Fittante
Rancho Cucamonga,USA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong passion for clinical excellence. Extensive background in clinical education, effectively designing and implementing educational programs for healthcare teams. Known for fostering collaborative environment that enhances learning and professional development. Equipped with strong communication and instructional skills, adaptable to dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Clinical Educator
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
03.2007 - Current
- Facilitated training sessions on best practices in pediatric cardiac intensive care nursing and patient management.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for clinical staff to enhance pediatric care.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback surveys and performance assessments.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for clinical personnel, improving orientation efficiency.
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
08.2003 - 01.2025
- Provided care, recognizing changes, and responding promptly to high acuity patient needs
- Educated families on post-discharge care and health management strategies for children.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
Maternal Child Nurse Extern
San Antonio Community Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
California State University
San Bernardino, California06-2003
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical expertise
- Quality improvement
- Mentoring and coaching
- Simulation training
- Curriculum development
Certification
- Registered Nurse Board of Registered Nursing State of California #623189 2003-Present
- Pediatric CCRN, AACN 2020-Present
- PALS Provider American Heart Association 2003-Present
- ACLS Provider American Heart Association 2002-Present
- BLS Provider American Heart Association 2000-Present
ADDITIONAL CLASSES
- Leadership Essentials: Confronting Toxic Behavior in the Workplace 2025
- Preceptor Development: Nursing 2025
- 4 Essential Roles of Leadership: Coaching Potential 2024
- Leading at the Speed of Trust 2017
- VAD Conference October 2016
- CRRT Fresenius April 2015
- Chemo for Non Malignant Disease November 2008
- Essentials of Train the Trainer April 2007
- Pediatric CCRN review course September 2007
- Thoratec Ventricular Assist Device System August 2005
- Continuous Renal Replacement and Prisma January 2005
- Preceptor Skills Workshop September 2004
- RN Residency in Pediatrics January 2004
- Advanced Pediatric Clinical Nursing Core October 2003
- Pediatric Nursing Clinical Core September 2003
Timeline
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Clinical Educator
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
03.2007 - Current
Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
08.2003 - 01.2025
Maternal Child Nurse Extern
San Antonio Community Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
California State University