Kayla Jennings
Poplarville,MS
Summary
Registered Nurse seeking to use earned skills and knowledge to assist in the nursing role. Proven skill set to perform under pressure and think soundly in emergency situations. Excellent interpersonal skills, and a dedicated worker with a sense of purpose and a drive for further advancement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Coordinator
Lakeshore Manor Nursing and Rehave
04.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients'' wound status and provided evidence-based treatments accordingly, ensuring optimal healing.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive wound care plans.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex wound cases, leading to more effective treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, addressing patients'' unique needs.
- Provided education to staff on wound care techniques, elevating the overall quality of care within the facility.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards while conducting thorough evaluations of treatment facilities.
- Monitored patient progress closely with timely follow-ups, adjusting treatment plans as needed for successful healing outcomes.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
ADON
Holistic Haven
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a positive work environment conducive to collaboration and problem-solving.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the facility, resulting in decreased incident rates and improved patient outcomes.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
RN Case Manger
Solace Hospice
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Used Kinser and Axxess to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
RN Staff Nurse
Coastal Health And Rehab
02.2023 - 08.2023
- 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 physicians.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Director of Nursing Services
Driftwood Nursing Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 151 bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 50 employees across nursing departments.
- Organized and facilitated 5 department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents' Medicaid applications.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Heritage Manor Of Franklinton
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Director of Wound Care
Resthaven Living Center
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Led successful wound care team.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Entered all wounds into wound assessment manager and updated weekly.
- Monitor type of wound, drainage amount, consistency, and odor for signs and symptoms of infection.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
Director of Wound Care, RN
Forest Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 26-30 patients daily.
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
- Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Forrest Health
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded and measured 6 patients' vital signs per 4 hours including weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
North Florda Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Bedside shift reporting to reduce errors and improve patient and staff communication.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Diligent in following hospital policy and procedures to improve patient safety and reduce infection rates.
Education
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
Gulfport, MS2022
Multistate Registered Nurse - undefined
State of Florida
RN 94135292019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Professional Nursing
Rasmussen College of Nursing
Ocala, FL2015
Skills
- Patient evaluation and assessment
- Accurate documentation
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- End of life care
- Fall prevention
- Wound vac application
- SNF
- Managing deadlines
- High level of autonomy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Disease prevention
- Infection Control Measures
- Department Leadership
- Wound culture and treatment
- Wound measurement and staging
Timeline
Wound Care Coordinator
Lakeshore Manor Nursing and Rehave
04.2024 - Current
ADON
Holistic Haven
12.2023 - 01.2024
RN Case Manger
Solace Hospice
06.2023 - 12.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Coastal Health And Rehab
02.2023 - 08.2023
Director of Nursing Services
Driftwood Nursing Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Heritage Manor Of Franklinton
07.2022 - 11.2022
Director of Wound Care
Resthaven Living Center
02.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Forrest Health
03.2021 - 04.2021
Director of Wound Care, RN
Forest Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation
11.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
North Florda Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
Multistate Registered Nurse - undefined
State of Florida
Associate Degree in Nursing - Professional Nursing
Rasmussen College of Nursing
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