Kendra Durst BSN, RN, PHN
Kendra Durst BSN, RN, PHN
License Information
License Type: Registered Nurse
License Number: 2492245
Date Issued: August 05th, 2021
Date Expires: May 31st, 2026
License Type: Public Health Nurse
License Number: 32294
Date Issued: July 29th, 2022
Certifications
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Advanced Provider
September 2022 - Present
Provider has the skills to warm, clear airway, auscultate, oxygenate, ventilate, assist with intubation, medicate, and thermoregulate unresponsive pre-mature infant.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
September 2018 - Present
Provider maintains the knowledge and proficiency in performing essential skills such as general first aid response, chest compressions, rescue breathing, and automated external defibrillation (AED).
Basic Life Support
September 2018 - Present
Provider has the ability to recognize signs of sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and foreign body airway obstruction, and the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation with an automated external defibrillator.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
April 2021 - Present
Provider is trained on the identification, pathology, and transmission of bloodborne pathogens; in addition provider is trained in how to avoid exposure and what to do if exposed to infectious material.
Work Experience
MHealth Fairview, University Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC), Minneapolis — Registered Nurse
July 2022- Present
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN. Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants. Specializing in small baby, caring for infants born less then 27 weeks and/or extremely low birth weight infants (ELBW, weighing < 1000g).
St. John’s Hospital, Maplewood — Registered Nurse
July 2022 - September 2023
NICU RN, caring for the basic needs of infants like feeding and changing diapers. Performing medical procedures such as inserting intravenous lines, performing tests, and administering medications. Responsible for caring for premature, injured, or ill newborns to promote their health and livelihood. Educating parents/caregivers on newborn skills and care.
Regions Hospital, St. Paul — Registered Nurse
January 2022 - July 2022
Neurology and Surgery Registered Nurse - South 10. Assess and manage patient care related to neurology, urology, and general medicine, with a stroke evaluation and treatment certification. Provides evidence-based and holistic nursing care. Delegates and supervises work performed by CNAs and PCAs.
Other Jobs
Emerald Crest, Burnsville — Campus Registered Nurse
Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
Sandcastle Child Care, St. Paul — Assistant Preschool Teacher
Summer 2019 - Winter 2021
Metropolitan State University, St. Paul — BS in Nursing
January 2021 - May 2022
Course work was focused on nursing care for the community, family, and patients in an acute hospital setting. Member of the Nursing Student Organization and nursing honors program. Graduating magna cum laude with a GPA of 3.85 and certification in public health nursing.
Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights — AS in Nursing
September 2018 - December 2020
Course work focused on care for both acute and chronic patients in hospital and long-term care settings. Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Member of Psi Beta Psychology Honor Society, Dean’s List, and graduated cum laude with a GPA of 3.58.
Education
Volunteer Experience
Twin Cities Vision Clinics, St. Paul
Fall 2019
Completed vision screenings for underprivileged children who had no access to vision care services.
Hearing and Vision Screening, Mendota Heights
Fall 2021
Completed hearing and vision screening for grades 1-3 at Mendota Heights Elementary. Following the screening, Kendra made referrals for children who displayed vision and hearing impairments.
Mission Outpost, St. Paul
Fall 2021
Hosted a blood pressure screening booth. Screened individuals without insurance or access to healthcare for high blood pressure. Educated attendees on the importance of managing blood pressure.
Salvation Army, St. Paul
Summer 2019 - Fall 2019
Prepared meals to feed the local homeless and assisted in handing out groceries to those in need.
Habitat for Humanity, New Orleans
Summer 2019
Volunteered in Louisiana’s Ninth Ward to help build two homes for those who were affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.