Kendel Dolen RN,BSN
Spring,TX
Summary
Self-driven, patient-focused Registered Nurse with strong leadership abilities, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills seeking a challenging position to expand my clinical experience as I continue to complete my master's degree as a Family Nurse practitioner. I am particularly passionate about neurology, cardiac rehab, diabetes management, and all modalities of lifestyle modification and prevention of chronic disease. I am prepared to join a professional, well-developed healthcare facility as a dependable and valued member.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained high-quality, evidence-based care for patients recovering from a stroke, heart failure exacerbations, amputations, Parkinson's exacerbations, and other debilitating illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare team to assess, plan, and implement patient care and deliver appropriate treatment quickly.
- Administered oral, IV, and injectable medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Provided a variety of wound care to amputees, major surgical incisions, and infectious wounds.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, disease management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation, and competency development to further nursing education.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Owner
Quad Performance
01.2010 - Current
- Own and operate a private member-based weight loss and weight training facility in Spring, Texas
- Provide high-quality evidence-based training and nutrition programming for all populations
- Certified Sports Nutritionist, CISSN
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXMaster of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
University of St. Thomas - ABSN
12.2021
Skills
- Rehabilitation care
- Tracheostomy management
- PICC/Midline/PIV management
- Wound care/drains management
- PEG Management
- Vaccine Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Intake and Discharge
- At-Risk Patient Care
- Removing Sutures
- Intravenous Therapy
- Patient Monitoring
- High Level of Autonomy
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- Tx RN License 1070419
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 12/2024
- Safe Haven Training, Virtus, 05/2026
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement, PS 102: From Error to Harm, PS 101: Introduction to Patient Safety
- Dallas Fort Worth Hospital training
Continuing Education
- CISSN - Certified Sports Nutritionist - International Society of Sports Nutrition
- PFIT-CPT - Professional Fitness Institute for Trainers
- NASM-CPT - National Association of Sports Medicine
- PN1 - Precision Nutrition
- 2018 Muscle Nerds Level 1 and 2 Biochemistry, micronutrient metabolism and exercise physiology Austin, Texas
- 2018 Functional Medicine Retreat: Functional Medicine Retreat/Strength & Conditioning Uvita, Costa Rica
- 2018 Irish Strength Institute - ISI Symposium ketogenic dieting, optimal fat loss strategies, women's menstrual health, supplementation, gut health - Malahide, Ireland
- 2019 Dr. Bryan Walsh - Blood Sugar Regulation
- 2019 Dr. Bryan Walsh - Functional Medicine Blood Chemistry Course
- 2019 Functional Medicine Costa Rica Retreat: Uvita, Costa Rica
- 2019 International Society of Sports Nutrition Annual Conference Las Vegas, Nevada
- 2019 Dr. Bryan Walsh Biochemistry course and Mitochondrial Health course
- 2019 Female Metabolic Courses with Dr. Jade Teta California
- 2019 Points Retreat: Surviving the Jungle of Medicine: A healthcare Professionals Guide to Strength and Resiliency Pequot Lakes, Minnesota
- 2020 World Link Medical Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Series Part I Salt Lake City UT
- 2020 World Link Medical Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Series Part II Salt Lake City, UT
Volunteer Experience
- Meals on Wheels, 2021, Volunteered to deliver meals to the elderly in the Woodlands area.
- Texas Advocates for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, All my adult life I have volunteered with the IDD in many capacities from attending to their daily care, supervising field trips, hugger in their Special Olympics, and attending their monthly meetings and scheduled events.
- Altus Hospice care, 2014, 2015, Volunteered visiting with patients at Brookdale nursing home, providing support and therapeutic comfort.
- Red Oak Nursing Home, 2010, Volunteered on Tuesday's providing therapeutic comfort calling bingo and encouraging daily exercise with community members.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Owner
Quad Performance
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Texas At Austin
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
University of St. Thomas - ABSN
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