Kamesha Cannady

Emergency room nurse, responsible for managing patients and performing life saving procedures on a daily basis.

Uses effective time management skills to ensure patients are treated in a timely manner.

Uses effective communication between multiple team members.

Uses critical thinking skills to help manage care of critically ill patients.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

• 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.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.

• Monitored patient condition, including 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
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
• Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as heart catheterization and Interventional radiology
• Oversaw and managed a number of paramedic and EMT staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Cared for critical patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and more respiratory/cardiac diseases.
• Worked as a travel COVID nurse and cared for patients on an assigned COVID unit.

• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
• Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
• Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations

• Delivered updates in patient status to Physicians, recording all changes in medical records
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
• Used aseptic techniques, including hand washing and properly donning PPE to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
• Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes