Kendall Cox
McGehee,AR
Summary
Previously accomplished registered nurse having experience in pediatric primary care, home health care, and inpatient hospital care. Maintained Masters of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Harding University in May of 2024.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
SEARK Childrens Clinic
Monticello, AR
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
- Administered oral and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Home Health Clinical Manager
Chicot Memorial Medical Center
Lake Village, AR
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Drew Memorial Hospital
Monticello, AR
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2017
Skills
- VFC compliance
- Coordinating referrals
- Sick visit procedures
- Immunization skills
Additional Information
- Member of First Baptist Church of McGehee
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International
- Member of Alpha Chi Honor Society
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
SEARK Childrens Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2023
Home Health Clinical Manager
Chicot Memorial Medical Center
01.2018 - 08.2020
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Drew Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi College
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