ANNE KENNY
Salem,MA
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse with thirty + years of experience. I have provided skilled nursing care in acute hospital settings for many years. I am competent in providing care of medical and surgical patients in a clinical setting.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Beverly hospital
Beverly, Massachusetts
03.2017 - Current
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments on medical-surgical unit.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions following hospital protocols.
- Updated electronic health records with accurate care notes and shift changes.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, recovery steps, and discharge instructions.
- Implemented infection control practices across patient rooms and nursing stations.
- Responded to urgent changes in condition and initiated nursing interventions.
- Supported patient admissions, transfers, and discharges throughout Union Hospital Campus.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided training and mentorship to new registered nurses on hospital policies and best practices.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions, and support patient rights.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient condition and notified physicians of any changes or concerns.
- Provided direct patient care for medical-surgical patients with various diagnoses such as heart failure, COPD and diabetes.
- Managed post-operative pain control measures for surgical patients utilizing pharmacological agents.
- Evaluated responses to interventions; modified plan of care accordingly.
- Reviewed lab results, X-rays, scans and other diagnostic tests with physicians.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes, medications and self-care techniques.
- Performed wound care, medication administration and IV therapy according to physician orders.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
Registered Nurse
NSMC, Union Hospital Campus
Lynn, MA
11.2002 - 03.2017
- Work as a Registered Nurse and manage all aspects of the nursing process and the delivery of patient
- Managed comprehensive nursing processes and delivery of patient care as a Registered Nurse.
- Treatments of medical patients with chronic or acute illness.
- Document patient assessments, tests, and medication administration.
- Responded to changes in patient condition and initiated appropriate nursing interventions
- Documented patient assessments, tests, and medication administration to ensure accurate medical records.
- Facilitated efficient patient flow through effective coordination and communication.
- Instruct and assist orthopedic patients with mobilization following surgery.
- Familiar with innovative use of pain medications, VAD's, Central Lines, Total Parental Feeding.
- Completely in use of PICC lines, Midlines, treatments, medications, discharge instructions.
- Educated patients and families on recovery, medications, and discharge instructions
- Familiar with innovative use of pain medications, VADs, Central Lines, Total Parental Feeding.
- Charge duties overnight - Assign nursing and auxiliary staff members for overnight shifts
- Educated patients and families on recovery protocols, medication regimens, and discharge instructions for improved outcomes.
- Consult appropriate support to report and resolve issues.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's Dementia, Chronic
- And Acute Respiratory illness, CVA's, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Chronic kidney failure.
- Following elective surgery
Visiting Nurse
Olsten Health Services
Andover, MA
01.1992 - 01.2002
- Delivered skilled nursing services to enhance quality of life for chronically ill pediatric patients
- Managed primary care, case management, and medication management.
- Experience with maintenance and care of children with pediatric endotracheal airways
- Assisted with Gtube placement and management for pediatric patients.
Registered Nurse
Salem Hospital
Salem, MA
01.1987 - 01.1989
Education
Graduate in Nursing - Midwifery Education
Galway University Hospital - Galway, Ireland
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Comprehension of nursing process
- Experience in the treatment of orthopedic post surgical patients
- Experience with diagnosis of medical and general surgical patients
- Clinical assessment skills
- Post-operative care
- Familiar with innovative pain management
- BLS certification: American Heart Association
- Familiarity with electronic medical records Currently use EPIC at present employment
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Beverly hospital
03.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
NSMC, Union Hospital Campus
11.2002 - 03.2017
Visiting Nurse
Olsten Health Services
01.1992 - 01.2002
Registered Nurse
Salem Hospital
01.1987 - 01.1989
Graduate in Nursing - Midwifery Education
Galway University Hospital - Galway, Ireland