Katelyn Bouchard

3 Union Street Apt #3 Dover, NH 03820 (603) 331-2059 kmn876@wildcats.unh.edu

Dedicated and passionate nursing student seeking an immersion opportunity where previous patient-care experience and
a desire to learn in-field best practices will benefit your patients and healthcare team
Professional Summary
3+ years hands-on LNA and patient-care experience in a variety of environments
Advanced knowledge of geriatric population, Alzheimers patients, and other forms of dementia
Takes pride in being an extremely punctual and dependable co-worker and employee; excellent attendance record
Recognized by management for taking initiative and seeking out opportunities to cross-train and learn new skills
Education
B.S. in Nursing (GPA: 3.28)
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Member of National Student Nursing Association

Expected: May 2015

Specific Patient Populations / Clinical Experience

Maternity: Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, NH
Spring 2014
Assisted with live births from first day on site
Provided after-birth care including vitals checks, bathing baby, and perineum care for mother
Medical Surgical: Wentworth-Douglas Hospital, Dover, NH
Shadowed in wound center, cancer center, the catheter lab, OR and ER

Fall 2013-Spring 2014

Psychiatric: Behavioral Health Unit, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH

Communicated with patients and identified safety concerns and documented symptoms

Fall 2013

Geriatric: Langdon Place, Dover, NH

Spring 2013
Assisted LNAs with daily activities including catheter care, peg tube care, and ambulation
LNA Experience
The Mark Wentworth Home, Portsmouth, NH
Jan 2013 Present
Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, Colebrook, NH
June 2011 - Present
Coos County Nursing Home, West Stewartstown, NH
June 2011 Nov 2012
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink; measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal
output and report changes to medical or nursing staff
Provide physical support to patients who need help with performing daily living activities (getting out of bed,
bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising)
Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or
douches, as directed by a physician or nurse
Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate
activities; observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises,
open wounds, or blood in urine
Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or
nursing staff
Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet

Turn or reposition bedridden patients

Collect and transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and
delivery to authorized personnel.