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Kendra Brewton

Canyon

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Giving Home Health
01.2022 - Current
  • Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
  • Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
  • Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

Registered Nurse

High Plains Senior Care Hospice
07.2018 - 07.2023
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Registered Nurse

Interim Home Health and Hospice
01.2008 - 07.2018
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Transitioned Home health patients to palliative and hospice care.

Education

Nursing

Clarendon College
Pampa, TX
05-2020

Vocational Nursing - License Vocational Nurse

Concorde Career College
Arlington, TX
05-2010

Skills

  • Home health care
  • Hospice care
  • Health screening
  • Vaccine administration
  • Precepting
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Discharge coordination
  • IV management
  • Medication administration
  • Medical evaluation
  • Direct nursing care
  • Physical assessments
  • Care planning
  • Patient and family advocacy

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Giving Home Health
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

High Plains Senior Care Hospice
07.2018 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse

Interim Home Health and Hospice
01.2008 - 07.2018

Nursing

Clarendon College

Vocational Nursing - License Vocational Nurse

Concorde Career College

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