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Gladys Kennedy- Combs

Independence

Summary

Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Committed to fostering collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable team player with strong adaptability, compassionate and is always goes the extra miles with care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Skilled Staff Nurse

Werstern Nursing Service
11.2018 - Current


  • Manages patient records and updates documentation accurately in electronic health records.
  • Conducts patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills by de-escalating frustrated patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • 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 parent
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.

Staff Nurse

Self Employed/Agency
01.2013 - 10.2018


  • HOSPICE
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss with family and doctor follow up
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
  • HOME HEALTH NURSE
  • Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Medicine administration
  • NURSING HOMES
  • All assigned assignment a fast paced activities that include Medicine pass, feeding- tube feeding, IV care, wound care, blood sugar monitoring and computer charting. Nurse Aide assignment and monitoring.















































Education

Associate of Science - Nursing LPN

Brown Mackie College
Fort Mitchell, KY
09-2010

No Degree -

NKU
Highland Heights, KY
08-2002

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Routine examinations
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Home health care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Wound care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Mental health nursing

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN] - [3/2011 to Present

Timeline

Skilled Staff Nurse

Werstern Nursing Service
11.2018 - Current

Staff Nurse

Self Employed/Agency
01.2013 - 10.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing LPN

Brown Mackie College

No Degree -

NKU

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