KENDALL HARRISON
Reno,NV
Summary
Professional nurse with strong background in hospice care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and pain management. Known for team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic healthcare settings. Reliable and focused on delivering compassionate care and achieving patient-centered outcomes.
Experienced with patient-centered care and end-of-life support. Utilizes compassionate communication and thorough care planning to enhance patient and family experience. Knowledge of hospice regulations and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Infinity Care Hospice
09.2022 - Current
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
Registered Nurse
Digestive Health Associates
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsible for facilitating day to day clinical operations of the Gastroenterology Office as well as being a vital member of the clinical operations team
- Implementing and overseeing clinical issues and ensuring day-to-day clinical functions within the office are well maintained as well as delegating to staff on a daily basis
- Assists physicians, practitioners, and other clinical / office team members in providing safe, cost effective, quality medical care to patients
- Reports to multiple physicians and nurse practitioners
- Supervises the clinical practice of medical assistants
- Interfacing with multiple referring physician offices to collaborate continuity of care.
Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2020 - 04.2021
- General-Surgical Unit
- Instructed patient and family on proper use and care of bandages, braces, splints and prostheses and verified patient and family readiness before discharge
- Treated injuries and illnesses affecting muscles and bones, developed individualized health care plans and educated patients and families about self-care and available support systems
- Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Northern Nevada Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Cardiac Telemetry Unit
- Developed the skill of through assessment, planning daily care goals, and implementing multi-level coordination of care
- Executed medication administration with enhanced focus on client education, pre and post assessment, and proper documentation
- Assisted floor nurses with patient and family education, including treatment plan of care and discharge planning
- Implemented the art of therapeutic communication to engage in interdisciplinary meetings, client-family care, and building strong relationships with all aspects of the professional team.
OWNER-MANAGER BLOWOUT
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Using all prior experience to re-brand and re-market to a new clientele while keeping strong relationships with existing clients
- Enlisting new avenues to grow business by implementing new marketing platforms and securing successful a transition.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Reno, NVSkills
Home care management
Compassionate Care
Pain assessment
Time management abilities
Adaptability
Affiliations
Northern Nevada Nurses of Achievement ~ American Nurses Association ~ Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Infinity Care Hospice
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Digestive Health Associates
05.2021 - 09.2022
Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2020 - 04.2021
Northern Nevada Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
OWNER-MANAGER BLOWOUT
01.2012 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
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