Georgia Kennedy
Mobile
Summary
With a proven track record at Arabella Health and Rehab, I excel in care coordination and clinical leadership, enhancing patient outcomes. My compassionate approach, coupled with expert decision-making, has significantly improved care standards. I thrive in supervising teams and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for quality patient care.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Arabella Health and Rehab
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Supervised nursing staff, providing guidance and support to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Facilitated patient admissions and discharges, streamlining processes to enhance patient flow and satisfaction.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, identifying changes in health status to initiate prompt care adjustments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Charge Nurse
Azalea Health
03.2015 - 07.2023
- Supervised nursing staff, providing guidance and support to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Assessed patient conditions regularly, identifying changes in health status to initiate prompt care adjustments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
01.1972 - 01.2014
- Administered medications and treatments using infusion pumps, monitoring patient responses to therapies and adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care strategies, enhancing patient outcomes through coordinated efforts.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care, fostering understanding of recovery processes and promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Applied appropriate wound care dressings and management techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nurse
Southwest Technical College
Mobile, ALAssociate of Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, ALSkills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- Indirect patient care
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Arabella Health and Rehab
07.2023 - 01.2025
Charge Nurse
Azalea Health
03.2015 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
01.1972 - 01.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nurse
Southwest Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
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