DEBORAH KENNEDY
MELBOURNE,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN CLINIC SPECIALIST-RADIATION ONCOLOGY
HEALTH FIRST MEDICAL GROUP/CANCER INSTITUTE
03.2004 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- 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.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team to develop and implement Radiation Oncology Nursing policies and procedures, including the use of radiobioligic principles in administering radionuclide therapies.
- Followed infection control policies and procedures in order to safely maintain instruments used in delivery of patient care.
- Assisted physicians and Radiation Safety Officer in the operating room before, during and after implantation of radioactive seeds in cancer patients.
RN Staff Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center
05.1992 - 03.2004
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses to all medications including chemotherapeutic drugs and antibiotics.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided end-of-life care with empathy and compassion.
RN Staff Nurse
HUMANA HOSPITAL KISSIMMEE
01.1990 - 05.1992
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses to all medications including chemotherapeutic drugs and antibiotics.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided end-of-life care with empathy and compassion.
RN Staff Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses to all medications including chemotherapeutic drugs and antibiotics.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Provided end-of-life care with empathy and compassion.
RN Staff Nurse
KISSIMMEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.1985 - 01.1988
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- As Nurse Educator, provided continuing education for staff, trained all health care providers on BLS per the AHA guidelines and provided staff in-services (often in collaboration with Director of Infection Control.
- Served as relief House Supervisor on weekends, managing staffing needs and assisting with patient care issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.1985
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Brevard Community College
Melbourne, FL05.1983
Skills
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient and Staff Education
- OR Experience
- Team Coordination
- Oncology Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse (for over 15 years)
Timeline
RN CLINIC SPECIALIST-RADIATION ONCOLOGY
HEALTH FIRST MEDICAL GROUP/CANCER INSTITUTE
03.2004 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center
05.1992 - 03.2004
RN Staff Nurse
HUMANA HOSPITAL KISSIMMEE
01.1990 - 05.1992
RN Staff Nurse
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
01.1988 - 01.1990
RN Staff Nurse
KISSIMMEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.1985 - 01.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Brevard Community College
- Oncology Certified Nurse (for over 15 years)
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