Payton Kinder
Haverhill,MA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated senior nursing student graduating May 2026 with a strong foundation in emergency and acute care. Experienced in triage, patient assessment, and care coordination within fast-paced, high-acuity settings. Recognized for maintaining composure under pressure, collaborating effectively in interdisciplinary teams, and providing empathetic, patient-centered care. Eager to contribute clinical expertise and compassionate care to a New Graduate Nurse Residency Program in the Emergency Department.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptorship
Lahey Burlington ER
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered emergency care for patients with acute conditions, including stroke, myocardial infarction, and trauma.
- Administered IV, oral, and IM medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and techs to triage and stabilize patients.
- Gained experience managing high-acuity, fast-paced patient care environments.
Nursing Peer Mentor
Merrimack College
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported first-year nursing students with study strategies, clinical preparation, and confidence building.
Nurse Assessor/Research Assistant
UMass Chan Medical School
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted patient assessments and maintained accurate data for clinical research.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary research teams and contributed to project presentations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored vital signs, assisted with ADLs, and promoted patient comfort and hygiene.
- Provided emotional support using therapeutic communication and empathy.
- Supported nursing staff with documentation, repositioning, and mobility assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA05.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School
Haverhill, MA06.2022
Skills
- Emergency triage and assessment
- IV and catheter setup, care, and removal
- Medication administration
- Vital signs and patient monitoring
- Infection control and patient safety
- Epic EMR documentation
- Clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary teamwork and communication
Certification
- CPR (AHA) – Renewed 2025
- Dementia Training – Merrimack College, 2024
Timeline
Preceptorship
Lahey Burlington ER
05.2025 - 08.2025
Nursing Peer Mentor
Merrimack College
09.2024 - 01.2025
Nurse Assessor/Research Assistant
UMass Chan Medical School
03.2024 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Merrimack College
Clinical Rotations
- Fundamentals — The Meadows Health Center
- Medical-Surgical I — Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
- Medical-Surgical II — Winchester Hospital
- Psychiatric Nursing — McLean Hospital
- Community Health — St. Augustine School (K-8th Grade)
- Emergency Department — Lahey Burlington
- Maternal-Newborn — Beverly Hospital
- Pediatrics — Spaulding Rehabilitation