Christina Kennedy
Pink Hill,NC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Communicable Disease Nurse Manager
Duplin County Health Department
Kenansville, NC
04192019 - Current
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Staff Nurse
Vidant Hematology and Oncology
Kinston, NC
11192018 - 04292019
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
Staff Nurse
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center
Jacksonville, NC
09202015 - 11152018
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Home Health Nurse
Carolina East Home Health and Hospice
Kenansville, NC
10012013 - 09202015
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Attended continuing education courses related to home health nursing practices.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure or pulse rate to detect any changes in a patient's condition.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with local agencies to ensure continuity of care upon discharge from home health services.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC07-2010
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC05-2010
High School Diploma -
East Duplin High School
Beulaville, NC06-1996
Skills
- Medical Administration
- Utilization Management
- Clinical Supervision
- Staff Supervision
- Department management
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care
- Patient Counseling
- Staff Leadership
- Treatment Planning
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Multitasking and Organization
- Electronic charting skills
- Delegation Abilities
- Ethical Practice
- Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Care Coordination
- Infection Control
- Vitals monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
- Multitasking
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Certification
- Communicable Disease Certificate
- CPR Licenses
- Infection Prevention Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Communicable Disease Nurse Manager
Duplin County Health Department
04192019 - Current
Staff Nurse
Vidant Hematology and Oncology
11192018 - 04292019
Staff Nurse
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center
09202015 - 11152018
Home Health Nurse
Carolina East Home Health and Hospice
10012013 - 09202015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Sampson Community College
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Lenoir Community College
High School Diploma -
East Duplin High School
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