Kendall Thomas
New Brockton
Summary
Compassionate nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possessing specialized skills in patient assessment, care planning, and case coordination. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless healthcare service delivery. Ready to join a new company that appreciates exceptional care and exemplary nursing skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse
Southeast Health Medical Center
2025.04 - Current
- Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other treatments, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Administered vascular access procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety during interventions.
- Document patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining regulatory compliance and data integrity.
- Established rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy and understanding during difficult periods of illness or treatment.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Monitor patient vitals and responses, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on treatment processes and side effects, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort during infusions through skilled IV placement and supportive care.
- Recognized potential adverse reactions during infusions and intervened swiftly, mitigating potential negative outcomes for patients.
RN Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
2023.07 - 2024.04
- Provided comprehensive hospice care to patients and families, including assessment of physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cultural needs.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained accurate documentation according to agency policies and regulatory standards.
- Assisted with advance directives and living wills to ensure clients' wishes were honored at end-of-life stages.
- Participated in on-call rotation for after-hour emergencies, utilizing TeleMed.
- Triaged patients over the phone by assessing patients' condition and utilizing critical thinking to determine if in-person assessment and intervention were needed.
- Visited patients in their homes or other settings to provide skilled nursing assessments and treatments as appropriate.
- Provided patient and family education related to end-of-life disease process, medications, symptom management techniques, and nutrition.
- Engaged in quality assurance activities such as chart audits and performance improvement initiatives.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
On-Call Registered Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
2023.04 - 2023.07
- Participated in on-call rotation for after-hour emergencies, utilizing TeleMed.
- Triaged patients over the phone by assessing patients' condition and utilizing critical thinking to determine if in-person assessment and intervention were needed.
- Provided medical care to patients in a fast-paced, on-call environment.
- Assessed patient health needs and responded accordingly with appropriate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Southeast Health Medical Center
2022.02 - 2023.04
- Notified physicians whenever patient assessments revealed issues or problems.
- Performed thorough and accurate assessments for every patient and reported issues to the attending physician.
- Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions and transferred information into patient charts.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assisted with whole range of outpatient procedures.
- Administered prescribed sedation medications to patients to maintain comfort prior to and during surgical procedures.
- Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.
Palliative Care/Oncology Nurse
Southeast Health Medical Center
2021.01 - 2022.02
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
Palliative Care/Oncology Technician
Southeast Health Medical Center
2020.06 - 2021.01
- Promoted open communication and honored patient rights and confidentiality.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students, or other staff members.
- Noted changes in patients' condition by notifying and assisting nurses in handling patient care needs.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chipola College
Marianna, FL2022-08
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chipola College
Marianna, FL2020-12
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Support and Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Coordination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care Assessment
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Case Management
- End-of-life care
Certification
- Certified BLS Provider - 2020-Current
- Certified ACLS Provider - 2021-Current
- Certified PALS Provider - 2021-Current
Timeline
Oncology Nurse
Southeast Health Medical Center
2025.04 - Current
RN Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
2023.07 - 2024.04
On-Call Registered Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
2023.04 - 2023.07
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Southeast Health Medical Center
2022.02 - 2023.04
Palliative Care/Oncology Nurse
Southeast Health Medical Center
2021.01 - 2022.02
Palliative Care/Oncology Technician
Southeast Health Medical Center
2020.06 - 2021.01
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chipola College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chipola College