Alice Kendrick
Brandon,MS
Summary
Registered nurse with a background in surgical, ambulatory, and PACU care, combining hands-on patient treatment with leadership and training support. Known for accurate clinical documentation, strong teamwork, and steady problem solving while supporting safe, efficient care delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Staff Nurse
Brooke Army Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston, TX
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Collected lab specimens and prepared all for transport to off-site laboratory, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols. Performed Electrocardiograms (EKG) and chest x-rays. Initiated, maintained and discontinued Foley catheters. Performed wound care, including dressing changes and application of wound vacuum assist closure devices (wound VAC), to promote healing and prevent infection. Administered tube feedings, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), intravenous medications, fluids, blood products, and complex medications via various routes, ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive bedside care at Brooke Army Medical Center inpatient units
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses
Nurse Analyst
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Served as the consultant on data quality, manpower analysis documentation alignment, manpower analysis, workload accounting, space utilization (including evidence-based design), cost/expense reporting systems and business analyses.
- Developed solutions through data collection and trend analysis for fiscal, clinical, and operational challenges facing command and staff. Tracked nursing-sensitive metrics with unit-level performance data to enhance quality of care through focused training.
- Calculated time and attendance, tracked readiness and training, and managed financial reporting requirements. Generated solutions through data collection and trend analysis for fiscal, clinical, and operational challenges. Tracked nursing-sensitive metrics with unit-level performance data to enhance quality of care through targeted training.
- Facilitated establishment of department-level performance improvement teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline risk management and root cause analysis processes.
- Conducted training sessions for department staff on quality, safety, and infection control standards to ensure compliance.
Clinical Staff Nurse
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Coordinated patient care from admission to discharge. Leveraged clinical expertise to administer medications, injections, IV therapy, monitor glucose levels, and perform venipuncture. Monitored cardiac rhythms in post-cardiac catheter patients and notified physicians of any instability.
- Conducted initial patient assessments and collaborated with physicians to develop, implement, and evaluate care plans. Recorded medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical record (EMR). Managed daily patient load of up to 5 patients and performed hourly rounds to ensure safety and anticipate needs.
- Evaluated patient pain levels during routine check-ups to maintain prescribed therapies.
Nurse Supervisor RN
Tripler army Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Head Nurse of the Surgical Admissions Center (SAC), consisting of preoperative teaching appointments, day of surgery check in and phase II recovery, averaging over 1,300 patient visits a month with an age range from newborn to geriatric.
- Provided leadership and supervised the activities of 10 Registered Nurses, 4 Licensed Practical Nurses and 8 unlicensed personnel in their clinical and military duties. Responsible for overseeing daily functions to promote quality patient care, employee training and education and quality improvement programs.
- Increased pre-operative appointments by 60%, enhancing operating room efficiency and reducing wait times by 17 minutes.
- Coached 18 staff members on TeamSTEPPS, promoting clinical competency within SAC and fostering communication and collaboration among 15 RNs, 3 LPNs, 6 medics, and 5 ancillary staff.
- Completed initial and annual evaluations on time, documenting competency of assigned personnel to ensure quality patient care.
- Heightened Joint Commission awareness by creating an information board and conducting weekly tracers; resulting in zero findings during the inspection.
PACU Staff Nurse
Martin Army Community Hospital
Fort Benning, GA
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Initiated pre- and post-operative nursing care for patients of all ages, including pre-screens, Phase I and II post-operative care, same-day infusions, transfusions, diagnostic procedures, and phone follow-ups, ensuring comprehensive patient support.
- Managed Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE) program as post coordinator, overseeing sexual assault medical management, creating screening algorithms, teaching classes on sexual assault statistics, and organizing 9 personnel as forensic examiner responders.
- Monitored post-anesthesia patients in military recovery unit at community hospital.
- Assessed airway, respiration, and consciousness after surgical procedures.
- Administered recovery medications for pain and nausea control.
Clinical Staff Nurse
Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg, NC
12.2010 - 06.2013
- Administered oral, subcutaneous, and IM injections and performed special tests and procedures including tracheostomy care, tube feedings, bladder scans, continuous bladder irrigation, gastric suctioning, blood draws, drain care, and management of Jackson-Pratt, Hemovac, chest tubes, and IV insertions to ensure patient health and recovery.
- Documented assessments, transfers, and discharges, noting observations and changes in patient behavior. Recognized signs and symptoms requiring immediate intervention and managed care for central lines and IV access ports while providing clear discharge instructions.
- Provided bedside care for Brooke Army Medical Center military beneficiaries across acute units.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans in MHS GENESIS.
- Administered medications and monitored responses following Brooke Army Medical Center protocols.
Clinical Supervisor
MONCRIEF ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Fort Jackson, SC
06.2005 - 05.2008
- Clinic supervisor for McWethy Troop Medical Clinic on the Army's busiest training installation on Fort Jackson, SC. Managed 13 battalion aid stations, 22 paraprofessionals, and administrative support to 20 health care providers. Maintained, planned, and monitored a $140k clinic budget and $401k worth of equipment and supplies.
- Clinic supervisor in Surgical, Dermatology, and GYN. Provided leadership for 20 employees and oversaw a budget of $100k. Coordinated templates and schedules for efficient clinic operations. Managed $645k worth of equipment.
- Planned, scheduled, and implemented daily clinical activities and procedures to enhance patient care and treatment.
- Oversaw compliance of clinical activities with research protocols, clinical procedures, and safety standards.
Education
Bachelor's - Nursing
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05-2010
Bachelor's - Arts And Science
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX12-2008
Associate - General studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX12-2005
Skills
- RN
- PACU
- Nursing
- Medical Surgical
- Ambulatory care (10 years)
- Discharge planning (9 years)
- Patient Care
- Clinical Protocols
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Medication Administration
- Experience Administering Injections
- Tube Feeding
- IV Therapy (10 years)
- Wound care
- Family education
- Venipuncture Experience (10 years)
- Finger Sticks (10 years)
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccine Administration (10 years)
- Sample Collection (10 years)
- Triage
- Cardiac monitoring
- Infection control
- Health Promotion (9 years)
- Clinical Data Review
- Healthcare Software
- Electronic Medical Records
- EMR charting
- Healthcare Budget Management
- Quality improvement
- Quality assurance skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Leadership experience
- Staff Development
- Team supervision
- Leadership mentoring
- Employee Orientation
- Patient Education
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- SOLID ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS (10 years)
- COMPELLING WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION (10 years)
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office expertise
- CPR/AED
- Unit administration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Leadership experience
- Clinical judgment
- Preceptorship
- Patient testing
- Family education
- Vital signs documentation
- Catheter monitoring
- IV therapy management
- Healthcare Budget Management
- Quality assurance skills
- IV therapy management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Catheter monitoring
- IV therapy management
- CPR/AED
- Unit administration
Personal Information
- Resident of US/Citizen of US
Certification
- CPR October 23, 2026 to October 23, 2028
- RN Expires: December 31, 2028 State: MS
Military Service
- Branch: US Army
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: CPT
- August 1996 to January 2020
- Health Care Specialist and Medical Surgical Nurse: Supervised field and clinical medical facilities; assisted with technical and administrative management of medical treatment facilities under supervision of physician, nurse, or physician's assistant; administered emergency and routine outpatient medical treatment to battle and nonbattle casualties; assisted with outpatient care and treatment. Administered emergency treatment in the field; assisted with outpatient and inpatient care; maintained health records and clinical files; assisted with nursing care of patients including medical examinations; recorded temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; applied and removed surgical, wound, or skin dressings; collected and prepared specimens for analysis; assisted in clinic and dispensary; performed routine admission tests; administered immunizations; assisted with treatment of patients with common diseases; provided emergency medical care; surveyed and sorted casualties; determined requirements for and administered emergency treatment; assisted with triage of mass casualties; performed duties related to emergency care. Administered emergency and routine medical treatment to casualties, including minor surgery and IV fluid administration; assisted with outpatient care and supervised outpatient facilities under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or physician's assistant; established priorities for medical emergency care; stabilized patients and accompanied them to medical facilities; provided guidance and supervision to subordinates.
Affiliations
- Volunteer Stewpot Clothing Closet
- Volunteer Stewpot Clothing Closet
Timeline
Clinical Staff Nurse
Brooke Army Medical Center
11.2018 - 10.2019
Nurse Analyst
Tripler Army Medical Center
08.2017 - 07.2018
Clinical Staff Nurse
Tripler Army Medical Center
10.2016 - 11.2017
Nurse Supervisor RN
Tripler army Medical Center
08.2015 - 10.2016
PACU Staff Nurse
Martin Army Community Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2015
Clinical Staff Nurse
Womack Army Medical Center
12.2010 - 06.2013
Clinical Supervisor
MONCRIEF ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
06.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor's - Nursing
South Carolina State University
Bachelor's - Arts And Science
University of The Incarnate Word
Associate - General studies
Central Texas College