Karen Kendall

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Float pool RN working throughout the hospital units and as a beeper nurse to support floor nurses with emergent tasks. Performed critical care transports to tests, admission nurse and charge nurse duties.

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.