Kelli Pennycuff
Glasgow,KY
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
TJ Samson Hospital
Glasgow, KY
12.2016 - Current
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Certified Nursing Assistant
TJ Samson Hospital
Glasgow, KY
12.2010 - 12.2016
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12-2016
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV management
- Chart updating
- Taking vitals
- Clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Administering immunizations
- Chest pain management
- Chronic disease management
- Shared governance
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication distribution
- Advanced cardiac life support certified
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
TJ Samson Hospital
12.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
TJ Samson Hospital
12.2010 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University