Andrea Kennedy
Hoover,AL
Summary
Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative. Dedicated to providing exceptional care and making a positive impact on patients diagnosed with disabilities, mental illness, and experiencing distress.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Geriactric Psychiatric Nurse
Brookwood Baptist Health
07.2023 - Current
- Assist patients with ADLs and incontinent care while also promoting patient independence;
- Perform examinations, and medical procedures within the RN scope of practice;
- Provide emotional support to patients experiencing mental health exacerbations, as well as dementia, and neurological deficits
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Student Preceptorship
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted with patient assessments and daily evaluations;
- completed intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; obtained vital signs; administered medications;
- provided patient education by using therapeutic communication skills;
- supported nursing staff while completing procedures such as nasogastric tube insertion, wound care, IV insertions, and tube feedings
- Completed documentation in the EHR
- Maintained patient safety
Family Visitation Counselor
Shelby County Community Corrections
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Provide direct assistance and parenting education to family’s court ordered for Supervised Visitation services; Participate in ongoing assessment and evaluation of the family goals
- Ensure the safety of children during the visit and terminate if needed according to the facilities guidelines
- Complete documentation outlining activities observed during each visit
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Assistive Technology Specialist
The University of Montevallo
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Primary contact for all university faculty and staff for post-production captioning services
- Work closely with Disability Support Services to promote disability awareness for current and prospective students, as well as ADA compliance
- Support the Instructional Technologist with training for Canvas Con software, Camtasia, and any other instructional software
- Supervise graduate assistants
Probation Officer
City Of Birmingham
06.2008 - 12.2013
- Monitor and counsel offenders ordered to pay restitution while completing rehabilitation programs such as defensive driving school, domestic violence class, and drug counseling programs;
- complete pre-hearing investigations and provide documentation to the courts about the offenders’ progress
- Input daily reports and maintain case files
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Monitored minors, guardians and non-custodial family members.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - NURSING
Jefferson Community College
Hoover, AL05.2022
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL05.2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Health management
- Dementia care
- Crisis management
- Medication education
- Suicide prevention
- Discharge planning
- Therapeutic intervention
- De-escalation techniques
Certification
- CDP HERO Training Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Adult/Child Abuse Certification
Organizations
- American Nursing Association
- Black Nurses Association
Timeline
Acute Care Geriactric Psychiatric Nurse
Brookwood Baptist Health
07.2023 - Current
Student Preceptorship
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Family Visitation Counselor
Shelby County Community Corrections
09.2017 - 05.2022
Assistive Technology Specialist
The University of Montevallo
10.2015 - 09.2017
Probation Officer
City Of Birmingham
06.2008 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - NURSING
Jefferson Community College
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Alabama A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Alabama A&M University
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