Professional Summary
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aretha kennedy

Family Care Visiting Nurse
Waterbury,CT
5
years of professional experience

Registered Nurse with experience in home care nursing as Admissions Nurse/Case Manager and experience as Nurse Unit Manager in SNF. Proficient in patient assessments and care plan development. Passionate about providing quality care and patient education.

Work History

Registered Nurse

1 Year 1 Month
Family Care Visiting Nurse | 09.2025 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive in-home assessments to identify patient needs and update individualized care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments while following physician orders and home health protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs, symptoms, and recovery progress to support timely clinical interventions.
  • Documented patient observations, services, and changes in condition within electronic health records.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on wound care, medication management, and disease self-management.

Nurse Unit Manager

6 Months
Saint John Paul II Center | 02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Coordinated daily unit operations, ensuring consistent resident care and timely response to changing needs.
  • Supervised nursing staff assignments, supporting efficient coverage and smooth workflow across shifts.
  • Monitored care plans, documenting resident status changes and communicating updates to interdisciplinary teams.
  • Reinforced infection control procedures, promoting safe practices and compliance with facility standards.
  • Reviewed medication administration records, helping maintain accuracy and reduce documentation errors.
  • Assisted with staffing schedules, balancing workload demands and continuity of care.

LPN Charge Nurse

3 Years 1 Month
Lutheran Home of Southbury | 01.2022 - 02.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments while maintaining accurate MAR documentation.
  • Performed shift assessments and monitored changes in resident condition.
  • Delegated assigned duties to nursing assistants.
  • Communicated status updates to physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and families.

Education

Associate of Science

Excelsior College | Albany, NY

Licensed Practical Nurse

New England Technical Institute | New Britain, CT

Skills

Patient assessments
Care plan development
Geriatric nursing
Mental health nursing
Home health care
Documentation and charting
Patient education and counseling

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Family Care Visiting Nurse
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Nurse Unit Manager

Saint John Paul II Center
02.2025 - 08.2025Read More

LPN Charge Nurse

Lutheran Home of Southbury
01.2022 - 02.2025Read More

Excelsior College

Associate of Science
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New England Technical Institute

Licensed Practical Nurse
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