Tiesha Kennedy
Westerville,OH
Summary
LPN program graduate with eight years of nurse experience. Provides exceptional care in a variety of settings. Passionate about providing quality care to every patient. Goal, oriented with special attention to detail.
Summary of Skills and Qualifications:
Completed one year Practical Nursing program, medication administration, IV certification, straight and foley catheterization, safe and accurate insulin administration, care of g-tubes, delivery of nebulizer treatments, head to toe assessments, tracheostomy care and suctioning, colostomy care, sterile technique, measuring vital signs, dressing changes, pain assessments and comfort measures, safe patient transfers and repositioning, skin care assessment and accurate documentation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Wound Care Nurse
Healogics
Westerville, OH
10.2023 - Current
- Assess the patient's wounds, and document findings in the EMR.
- Provided necessary wound care treatments, such as irrigation, packing, and dressing changes.
- Educated patients and families on wound care and dressing.
- Prepare, orient, and educate patients about hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
- Administer and accurately document hyperbaric treatment therapy as prescribed by the provider, while monitoring the patient's response during the session, and making proper adjustments to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with medical staff to optimize treatment plans.
- Conduct quarterly safety drills, and maintain department compliance with the National Fire Protection Association 99.
- Facilitate approval process through accurate submission of requests and clinical data.
- Assist case managers with home care coordination.
- Respond to patient inquiries to establish assistance needs.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Interim HealthCare
Gahanna, Ohio
02.2016 - 09.2023
- Reinforce education for patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management, and equipment management.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds, and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Performed triage to maximize team productivity and effectiveness.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care, documentation methods, and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Education
Certification - Practical Nursing
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
Columbus, OH02.2016
High School Diploma -
Natchez High School
Natchez, MS05.2009
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration of Care Planning and Modifications
- Equipment Inspection
- Needs Assessment
- Time Management
- Quality Assessments
- Feedback Acceptance
- Attention to Detail
- HIPAA Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Assessment
- BLS and CPR
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- EPIC
- Prior Authorization
- Patient Intake
Timeline
LPN, Wound Care Nurse
Healogics
10.2023 - Current
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Interim HealthCare
02.2016 - 09.2023
Certification - Practical Nursing
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Natchez High School
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