Keenan Flynn Connery
Newport,RI
Summary
- Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 8+ years of experience providing high-quality patient care across acute care, medical-surgical, travel nursing, primary care, and care management settings.
- Experienced in caring for medically complex, surgical, cardiac, transplant, and post-procedural patients in high-acuity environments.
- Skilled in clinical assessment, patient triage, medication administration, IV therapy, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Demonstrated expertise in patient advocacy, chronic disease management, discharge planning, and patient education.
- Recognized for strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care while improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Care Manager (Promoted)
Private Medical
San Francisco
01.2026 - Current
- Supported approximately 190 patients across two physician-led care teams, delivering direct clinical nursing care to adults aged 26–98 with acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments and triaged patient concerns, ensuring timely escalation and intervention in emergency situations.
- Administered medications, performed diagnostic testing, and provided patient education to enhance understanding of care plans and promote recovery.
- Coordinated post-operative follow-up and monitored recovery progress, facilitating continuity of care through effective documentation and patient advocacy.
Registered Nurse
Private Medical
San Francisco
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Provided comprehensive nursing care in a concierge primary care practice, supporting adult patients aged 26–98 with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Performed clinical assessments, triage, medication administration, blood draws, IV therapies, therapeutic phlebotomy, wound care, and diagnostic testing, ensuring high standards of clinical competency.
- Managed care transitions and coordinated with specialists, hospitals, and community resources to enhance patient advocacy and streamline care.
- Supported patients pre- and post-surgery by assessing recovery status, addressing post-operative concerns, coordinating follow-up care, and facilitating communication among patients, physicians, and specialists.
- Managed care transitions and coordinated care with specialists, hospitals, and community resources.
- Supported patients before and after surgical procedures by assessing recovery status, addressing post-operative concerns, coordinating follow-up care, and facilitating communication among patients, physicians, and specialists.
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided pediatric acute care nursing across multiple hospital systems, adapting swiftly to diverse environments including medical-surgical, psychiatric, NICU, cardiac step-down, and transplant units.
- Cared for patients with acute and complex conditions, demonstrating clinical competency in managing pre- and post-cardiac procedures, dysrhythmias, and implanted cardiac devices.
- Utilized strong assessment and prioritization skills to deliver high-quality care in fast-paced, high-acuity settings while advocating for patient needs and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Registered Nurse, Central Staffing Float Pool
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Provided comprehensive inpatient nursing care for patients ranging from newborns to adolescents across diverse specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, oncology, hematology, organ transplant, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, PACU, intermediate care, and psychiatry.
- Executed the nursing process through frequent assessments, precise medication administration, and thorough patient education, ensuring adherence to the Code of Professional Nurses.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care, advocating for patients' needs and enhancing clinical competency in emergency situations.
- Recognized for exceptional patient care and professionalism with two Daisy Award nominations, reflecting commitment to high standards in nursing practice.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided direct patient care for pediatric and adolescent patients with various medical and behavioral health conditions, ensuring patient advocacy and comfort.
- Monitored patient status, documented observations accurately, and communicated changes to the healthcare team to enhance patient care management.
Waitress & Busser
Black Pearl Restaurant
Newport
07.2008 - 08.2014
- Provided outstanding customer service in fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and prioritizing competing demands to enhance guest satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Simmons College
Boston05-2017
Skills
- Clinical Assessment & Patient Triage
- Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient and Family Education
- Care of Medically Complex Patients
- Post-Operative & Post-Procedural Care
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy & Venipuncture
- Wound Care
- Cardiac Patient Care
- Emergency Response
- Infection Control & Aseptic Technique
- Clinical Documentation
- Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Quality Improvement
- Cultural Competency
- BLS Certified
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Rhode Island License #RN78119
- Registered Nurse, California License #95252985
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- Restraints Competent
Timeline
RN Care Manager (Promoted)
Private Medical
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Private Medical
10.2023 - 12.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
10.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Central Staffing Float Pool
Boston Children’s Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Boston Children’s Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2017
Waitress & Busser
Black Pearl Restaurant
07.2008 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Simmons College