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MAKENZIE FOSTER

Newport,NH

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with acute-care expertise in Heart & Vascular nursing and Cardiothoracic Surgical Progressive Care. Strong foundation in direct patient care, medication management, clinical prioritization, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to enhancing critical-care skills and clinical judgment while providing exceptional care to critically ill patients in a higher-acuity intensive care environment.

Overview

1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - RN

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH
05.2025 - Current
  • Heart & Vascular - Med/Surg and Step-Down Acuity
  • Delivered high-quality care as Resource RN, collaborating with team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes. Mentoring New Nurses, incoming preceptorship
  • Completed new grad residency program, enhancing clinical skills and knowledge.

Licensed Nursing Assistant - LNA

Catholic Medical Center
Manchester, NH
11.2021 - 05.2025
  • Cardiothoracic Surgical Progressive Care Unit
  • Collaborated with healthcare team in small 10-bed unit for post-surgical patients, assisted with direct patient care including ADLs, documented vital signs, prioritized patient needs to ensure timely and effective care.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and organized patient environments according to protocols.

Licensed Nursing Assistant - LNA

Golden View Healthcare Center
Meredith, NH
11.2018 - 11.2021
  • Assisted patients with physical needs, collaborating with teams to address specific care requirements. Demonstrated empathy and patience while supporting elderly and dementia/Alzheimer's patients.

Volunteer

Newport Fire Department
Newport, NH
08.2026 - Current
  • Collaborated with medical personnel to optimize patient transport processes.
  • Completed ride-alongs for practical exposure to emergency response scenarios.
  • Achieved BLS/CPR certification to enhance life-saving skills.

Education

Associates - Science of Nursing

RIVIER UNIVERSITY
Nashua, NH
05-2025

EMT - B - Emergency Medicine

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE - EMTA LLC
Hanover, NH
07-2026

Skills

  • Medication/IV Administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Team collaboration
  • Compassion and Empathy

Certification

  • Current ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support Dartmouth Hitchcock / American Heart Association
  • Current Basic Life Support/CPR American Heart Association
  • New Hampshire RN Licensure
  • New Hampshire LNA Licensure

Timeline

Volunteer

Newport Fire Department
08.2026 - Current

Registered Nurse - RN

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
05.2025 - Current

Licensed Nursing Assistant - LNA

Catholic Medical Center
11.2021 - 05.2025

Licensed Nursing Assistant - LNA

Golden View Healthcare Center
11.2018 - 11.2021

Associates - Science of Nursing

RIVIER UNIVERSITY

EMT - B - Emergency Medicine

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE - EMTA LLC
MAKENZIE FOSTER