Kai Jenkins
Moncks Corner,SC
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Inpatient Educator with a proven track record at the Medical University of South Carolina, excelling in curriculum development and fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in relationship building and problem-solving, I enhance employee performance through innovative teaching strategies and effective communication, driving successful outcomes in healthcare education.
Educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curricula. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic educational settings. Expertise in classroom management, lesson planning, and educational technology.
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Inpatient Educator/ Ambulatory Educator
Medical University Of South Carolina Musc
05.2024 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with leadership to provide best learning environment for employees.
- Facilitated employee-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure employee progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with employee through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for employee success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all employees.
RN II, Psychiatric Float Pool RN
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
RN II, Psychiatric Nurse
Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Admit Transfer/Intake/Bed Management RN
Medical University Of South Carolina Musc
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and implementing evidence-based practices through the tele health department.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Placed patients on appropriate units and level of care
- Triaged calls for stroke, consults, and admissions.
RN II, Critical Care Float Pool RN
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
RN II, MSICU RN
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
RN II, Medical Surgical RN
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
08.2013 - 03.2016
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2015
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School
Moncks Corner, SC05-2005
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Parent interaction
- Cultural awareness
- Differentiated instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Active listening
- Subject matter expertise
- Group and individual instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum development
- Class instruction
- Peer mentoring
- Project-based learning
- Program development
- Educational technology
- Continuing education
- Clear communication
- Leadership development
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Positive learning environment
- Creative instruction style
- Documentation and reporting
- Team teaching and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Learning assessments
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal and social skills
Timeline
Clinical Inpatient Educator/ Ambulatory Educator
Medical University Of South Carolina Musc
05.2024 - Current
RN II, Psychiatric Nurse
Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness
10.2023 - 05.2024
Admit Transfer/Intake/Bed Management RN
Medical University Of South Carolina Musc
07.2022 - 10.2023
RN II, Psychiatric Float Pool RN
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2024
RN II, Critical Care Float Pool RN
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
10.2017 - 02.2020
RN II, MSICU RN
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
03.2016 - 10.2017
RN II, Medical Surgical RN
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
08.2013 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Berkeley High School