Kendell Parker
Elara Caring
Grass Lake,MI
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Compassionate RN with over 10 years experience with expertise in patient assessments, chronic disease management, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient education and collaboration to improve health outcomes and foster strong patient-family relationships.
Work History
Home Health Nurse
8 Months- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety during visits.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Wound assessment and management
Private Duty Nurse
3 Years 4 Months- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and communicating concerns to healthcare teams for timely interventions.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and families, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families, enhancing understanding of medical conditions and treatment options.
- Ventilator management and monitoring
- Quadriplegia and spinal cord injury care
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
Registered Nurse
6 Years- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician directives.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing conditions to ensure timely intervention and care adjustments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and lifestyle changes.
Registered Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and skills development.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, streamlining processes to enhance patient safety and satisfaction outcomes.
- Led training sessions on new protocols and technologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the department.
- Evaluated clinical practices, recommending evidence-based changes to improve operational efficiency and care delivery standards.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Catheter care
Patient assessments
Tracheostomy care
Chronic disease management
LPN oversight
Home care
Infection control
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Elara Caring
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Private Duty Nurse
Centria Healthcare
12.2022 - 04.2026Read More
Registered Nurse
Surgeons Choice Medical Center
11.2017 - 11.2023Read More
Registered Nurse
Botsford Hospital
08.2014 - 11.2017Read More
Schoolcraft College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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