Kendle Jones
Lynn Haven,USA
Summary
- Dedicated MSN, FNP graduate with a strong foundation in advanced nursing practices and patient care. Proven ability to apply clinical knowledge in diverse healthcare settings, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based approaches. Committed to continuous learning and professional development in the field of family nursing.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
VITAS Hospice
04.2024 - Current
- Demonstrate professionalism while providing in-home patient care and education to patients and caregivers during palliative and end-of-life care while managing a patient case load of 15-20 patients per week.
- Duties and responsibilities:
- Assess and evaluate the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs during end-of-life care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on medication management for symptom control of pain, anxiety, agitation, and dyspnea.
- Administration of medication orally or intravenously for symptom control of pain.
- Provide personal care as well as educate caregivers on providing personal care for patients with limited mobility.
- Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners during interdisciplinary meetings on patients regarding physical decline, medication management, or any uncontrolled symptoms.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Covenant Care Hospice
10.2016 - 04.2024
- Demonstrate professionalism while providing in-home patient care and education to patients and caregivers during end-of-life care while managing a care load of 15-20 patients.
- Duties and responsibilities:
- Monitoring vital signs, providing physical assessments, and medication management while providing in-home patient care.
- Educating patients and caregivers on signs of medication management for pain control, dyspnea, agitation and anxiety.
- Served as a preceptor to new nurses in the hospice setting which included, patient assessments, medication management, ordering equipment and medications, and assessment charting.
- Collaborating with physicians and nurse practitioners on patient care needs and medication management during end-of-life care.
Registered Nurse
Southeast Alabama Medical Center (Critical Care)
11.2005 - 10.2016
- Demonstrated professionalism while caring for patients in all age groups in the critical care setting. Including medication management, patient education specific to the patient’s diagnosis, as well as precepting nursing students.
- Duties and responsibilities:
- Assessment of vital signs, management of cardiac drips, hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, and patient education related to the diagnosis.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as intubations, endoscopic procedures, chest tube placements, and cardiac resuscitation when needed.
- Provide personal, psychosocial, and emotional care to patients and caregivers.
Registered Nurse
Southeast Alabama Medical Center (Med-Surg)
01.2005 - 11.2005
- Demonstrated professionalism while caring for patients on the cardiac and diabetic med-surg unit while also serves as a team leader on the unit when needed.
- Duties and responsibilities:
- Completing physical assessments, monitoring vital signs while titrating cardiac drips.
- Provided glucose monitoring and education to patients on diabetic management and insulin administration.
- Assisted patients with personal care needs when needed.
- Assisting patients with cardiac rehabilitation post CABG surgeries.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery01.2011
Associates Degree - Nursing
Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL01.2004
Skills
- Patient assessment and medication management
- Palliative care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Caregiver education
- Clinical documentation
- team leadership
- Patient advocacy
- Care plan development
- Care management
- EMR / EHR
- Cardiac monitoring
- Staff education and training
- Care coordination
Certification
- FNP-C American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), License Number 11040229 May 2025
- Registered Nurse-Florida, License Number 9429487
- Nurse Practitioner NPI 1609761121
Clinical Rotation
Family Practice-Ascension Bay Medical Group, Panama City, FL 05/2024-07/2024
- Managed chronic conditions including hypertension, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic lab work and procedures.
- Provided lifestyle education and management for chronic conditions
Pediatric Care-Dr. Yahia Rahim, Panama City, FL 9/2024-10/2024
- Assessed and managed acute and chronic conditions in pediatric patients
- Ordered and assessed diagnostic lab work and procedures
- Provided education on management and prevention on acute and chronic conditions
Internal Medicine-St. Andrews Community Medical Center, Panama, City 11/2024-12/2024
- Managed chronic conditions including hypertension, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia for indigent patients
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic lab work and procedures.
- Provided lifestyle education and management for chronic conditions
- Provided wound care and education on wound care management
Family Practice-World Healthcare and Consultation, 1/2025-2/2025
- Managed chronic conditions including hypertension, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic lab work and procedures.
- Provided lifestyle education and management for chronic conditions
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
VITAS Hospice
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Covenant Care Hospice
10.2016 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Southeast Alabama Medical Center (Critical Care)
11.2005 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
Southeast Alabama Medical Center (Med-Surg)
01.2005 - 11.2005
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University Montgomery
Associates Degree - Nursing
Wallace Community College
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