Kassandra Jenkins
Hudson,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Carle Bromenn Medical Center, specializing in labor and delivery. Proven ability in patient education and advocacy, alongside strong leadership skills. Expert in medication administration and pain management techniques, enhancing patient comfort and outcomes. Committed to fostering team development and delivering exceptional care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Carle Bromenn Medical Center
Normal, IL
07.2016 - Current
- Provided education and support to expectant mothers during prenatal and postpartum periods.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs to detect potential complications early.
- Implemented pain management techniques, enhancing patient comfort during labor processes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
Patient Care Technician, Labor and Delivery
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center
Normal, IL
09.2012 - 07.2016
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless communication regarding patient needs and treatment plans.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and dignity throughout care process.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Pharmacy Technician
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Inpatient Pharmacy
Normal, IL
12.2006 - 03.2016
- Assisted pharmacists with medication therapy management and patient counseling initiatives.
- Prepared and dispensed medications accurately in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Maintained inventory control by monitoring stock levels and placing replenishment orders as needed.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College
Peoria, IL05.2016
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice and Safety initiatives
Certification
ACLS
NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Carle Bromenn Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Labor and Delivery
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center
09.2012 - 07.2016
Pharmacy Technician
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Inpatient Pharmacy
12.2006 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College