Lindsey Jenks
Kendall
Summary
Knowledgeable registered nurse with nine years of direct patient care experience. I have demonstrated the ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to provide the best quality of care to a diverse population of patients in both the inpatient setting as well as the ambulatory/outpatient setting. I am the clinical mentor for the pre-post area and am a reliable resource for all new orientees and nursing students. I am current on all required certifications for my perioperative RN role and continue to grow my education and experiences through in-services, educational powerpoints and seminars.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Strong West Ambulatory Surgical Center
01.2020 - Current
- Streamlined communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff, resulting in seamless coordination during surgeries.
- Provided compassionate preoperative care by addressing patient concerns and thoroughly explaining each step of the surgical process.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in nursing and surgical care.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.
- Educated patients on post-surgical self-care techniques to facilitate successful recoveries at home without complications.
- Level 3 RN; Clinical Mentor Role. I have mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and best practices while providing guidance through their transition into the ambulatory surgery setting.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from GI and surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Highland Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- West 7 Stroke Champion; Audited Stroke charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Unit Preceptor; Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY05.2015
High School Diploma -
Charles D'amico High School
Albion, NY06.2011
Skills
- Precepting/Mentor
- Performing EKGs
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Critical Thinking skills
- Patient care planning
- Medication and IV administration
- GI sedation nurse
- Post-Anesthesia Care
- IV Insertion
- Pain Management
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Empathy and Compassion
- Professionalism
- Team Collaboration
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Certification
- ACLS Certified - (10/05/2023-10/31/2025)
- BLS Certified - (08/17/2023-08/31/2025)
- PEARS Certified- (10/26/2023-10/2025)
- CAPA Certified - (10/1/22- 10/31/2025)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Strong West Ambulatory Surgical Center
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Highland Hospital
09.2015 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Genesee Community College
High School Diploma -
Charles D'amico High School
- ACLS Certified - (10/05/2023-10/31/2025)
- BLS Certified - (08/17/2023-08/31/2025)
- PEARS Certified- (10/26/2023-10/2025)
- CAPA Certified - (10/1/22- 10/31/2025)
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