Kendall Henderson
Lexington,KY
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, ICU/Med Surg Tele/Registered Nurse, PCU
Trustaff- Advent Health Manchester
Manchester, KY
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Floated majority of contract to both med surg Tele and PCU.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
RN, ICU
Medplus Staffing- LCRH
Somerset, KY
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Floated to both Med Surg/Tele and PCU floors.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
RN, ICU
Trustaff- Harlan ARH
Harlan, KY
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Floated to med surg tele floor.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
RN, ICU
Trustaff- Hazard ARH
Hazard, KY
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
RN, ICU
Baptist Health Corbin
Corbin, KY
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
LPN Charge Nurse
Mountain View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Pineville, KY
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow..
- Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing- RN
Southeast Community And Technical College
Pineville, KY05.2019
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Tazwell, TN04.2015
Skills
- Patient Care
- Life-sustaining machines
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication and IV administration
- Ventilator care
- Critical care
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient relations
- Charting systems used: Meditech, Cerner, and Epic
Certification
- Ky RN license- License #:1163376
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH
Timeline
RN, ICU/Med Surg Tele/Registered Nurse, PCU
Trustaff- Advent Health Manchester
01.2023 - 03.2023
RN, ICU
Medplus Staffing- LCRH
11.2022 - 01.2023
RN, ICU
Trustaff- Harlan ARH
11.2021 - 07.2022
RN, ICU
Trustaff- Hazard ARH
02.2021 - 09.2021
RN, ICU
Baptist Health Corbin
05.2019 - 01.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Mountain View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.2015 - 05.2019
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing- RN
Southeast Community And Technical College