Kendra Chambers
Detroit
Summary
Newly Licensed Practical Nurse with 19+ years healthcare experience and 8+ years of leadership and supervisory experience. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and clinical documentation. Experienced in supporting interdisciplinary teams and maintaining high standards of patient safety in fast-paced healthcare environments. Proficient in Epic, Cerner, Allscripts and SPM.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
Trinity Health Hospital
Pontiac
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and care strategies.
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure patient safety at all times.
- Administered medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
Home Health Provider
DHS - Aging And People With Disabilities
12.2023 - Current
- Provided individualized care plans to enhance clients' daily living activities and overall well-being.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, mobility, and medication management to ensure safety and comfort.
- Monitored clients' health conditions, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare professionals.
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
TRA-DMC Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments following strict hospital protocols.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to ensure timely availability of sterile supplies.
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Prime Healthcare Staffing
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed sterilization processes for surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on sterile techniques and equipment handling procedures.
- Conducted regular quality assurance checks to maintain high standards of infection control and patient safety.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in sterile preparation areas.
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Tekgo-Ascension Novi
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments following strict hospital protocols.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to ensure timely availability of sterile supplies.
Patient Access Registrar
Detroit Receiving Hospital
03.2020 - 11.2023
- Coordinated patient admissions, verifying insurance eligibility and gathering necessary documentation.
- Ensured accurate data entry into electronic health record systems, maintaining high levels of confidentiality.
- Assisted patients with check-in procedures, providing clear instructions to streamline registration process.
- Educated patients on hospital policies and services, enhancing overall patient experience and satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on registration protocols and system navigation, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Certified Sterile Processing Coordinator
Beaumont/Corewell Health
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Coordinated processing workflows to enhance operational efficiency and streamline service delivery.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround times for patient documentation and data entry.
- Monitored workflow progress regularly, reallocating resources as needed to maintain consistent operational performance levels across all projects.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Beaumont/Corewell Health
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Oversee sterilization processes for surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Train and mentor junior staff on best practices for sterile processing techniques and equipment handling.
- Conducted regular inspections of sterilization equipment, troubleshooting issues and facilitating repairs as needed.
Lead Patient Care Technician
Detroit Receiving Hospital
09.2009 - 07.2019
- Supervised patient care operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians to enhance team performance and patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to medical personnel for timely interventions.
- Triaged emergency situations effectively under pressure, initiating appropriate interventions until medical help arrived.
- Mentored new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices for improved performance across the team.
Medical Office Manager
Home Physicians Group
12.2013 - 08.2016
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient patient scheduling and office workflow.
- Managed billing processes using electronic health record systems to enhance revenue cycle management.
- Assisted physicians with clinical documentation to ensure complete and accurate records for each patient visit.
- Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
- Managed 12 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for large 2-physician practice.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 12 employees.
Lead Medication Technician
Oakwood Commons
05.2011 - 12.2015
- Supervised medication administration procedures to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on medication management best practices.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Bingham Farms, MI 04.2025 - 03.2026
Skills
Clinical:
- Basic patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, wound care, infection control, patient education, documentation & charting, ADL assistance and safe patient handling
Leadership:
- Team leadership, staff supervision, delegation, training and mentoring, workflow coordination, conflict resolution
Technical:
- Electronic Medical Records, Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, HIPPA compliance, patient scheduling, insurance verification, sterile processor
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- State of Michigan
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State of Michigan
- Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) -Healthcare Sterile Processing (MI)
Practical Nursing Clinical Rotations
Completed clinical rotation in Long-term care and hospital setting. Provided direct patient care under supervision, including vital signs monitoring, ADL assistance, safe transfers, documentation, medication administration and patient education while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
Languages
English
Timeline
Nurse Extern
Trinity Health Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
04.2025 - 03.2026
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
TRA-DMC Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2025
Home Health Provider
DHS - Aging And People With Disabilities
12.2023 - Current
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Prime Healthcare Staffing
11.2023 - 03.2024
Travel Certified Sterile Prep Technician
Tekgo-Ascension Novi
07.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Sterile Processing Coordinator
Beaumont/Corewell Health
02.2021 - 07.2023
Patient Access Registrar
Detroit Receiving Hospital
03.2020 - 11.2023
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Beaumont/Corewell Health
11.2019 - 02.2021
Medical Office Manager
Home Physicians Group
12.2013 - 08.2016
Lead Medication Technician
Oakwood Commons
05.2011 - 12.2015
Lead Patient Care Technician
Detroit Receiving Hospital
09.2009 - 07.2019