Kendra Aris
Orlando,FL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Select Medical
Orlando, FL
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Guardian Care
Orlando, FL
11.2018 - 11.2019
LPN
Orlando Health And Rehabilitation Center
Orlando, FL
11.2014 - 11.2018
Health Unit Coordinator
Florida Hospital
Orlando, FL
04.2005 - 01.2012
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests and care plans.
- Facilitated lab orders and medication administration.
- Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
- Supported providers in outpatient medical office through coordinating all administrative operations.
Telemetry Technician
Florida Hospital
Orlando, FL
04.2005 - 01.2012
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Medlife Institute
Kissimmee, FL04.2019
Skills
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Infection Control Measures
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventative Health
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Select Medical
11.2019 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Guardian Care
11.2018 - 11.2019
LPN
Orlando Health And Rehabilitation Center
11.2014 - 11.2018
Health Unit Coordinator
Florida Hospital
04.2005 - 01.2012
Telemetry Technician
Florida Hospital
04.2005 - 01.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Medlife Institute
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