Colleen Kennedy

I was on orientation when my Mother contracted Covid, developed internal bleeding, and became septic. Once discharged from acute care her fragility required that I care for her full time for several months, thus necessitating that I resign before actually beginning work as a staff RN.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care during Covid Crisis

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart and pulmonary failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease as well as pre and post op management of critically ill patients
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Initiated and managed vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drips
• Assisted Education Department as a BLS and ACLS instructor. Assisted with unit education and competencies including ACLS protocol updates, C-Spine immobilization, transcutaneous pacemakers, insertion and care of chest tubes,and Ebola PPE protocol

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as trauma care and ventilator management
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

• Contributed to 330-bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, IABP, CVVHD, and vasoactive drips
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Administered medications and treatment to ED patients and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Collaborated with administrative and pharmacy staff to plan refill scheduling and deliveries of medications.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Performed infusion and patient assessments and monitored patient response to fulfill emergency needs and provide psychosocial support.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management,
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

• Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
• Contributed to 1200-bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
• Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
• Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
• Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
• Supervised enplaning, securing and deplaning of patients and liaised between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel to facilitate multidisciplinary care.
• Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
• Documented appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.

• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
• Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.

• Provided direct care of critically ill patients in surgical ICU of 1000 bed Trauma Center/ Teaching Hospital.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, vasoactive drips, and extensive wound care
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes. Taught ICU classes i.e. hemodynamic monitoring and EKG interpretation
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
• Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, etc.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Cared for medical and surgical head and neck cancer patients at 900 bed teaching hospital
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as chemotherapy, tracheostomy care, tube feedings, and performed postsurgical wound care.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.

• Provided direct care to critically ill medical and surgical patients at a 1000 trauma center on Chicago's South Side
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, vasoactive drips and complicated trauma care
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

• Provided direct care to critically ill patients in a Medical Surgical ICU/ CVICU/NICU of 430 bed hospital
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, vasoactive drips, pre and post op neuro/neurosurgical care, and cardiac post op care
• educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management