Kendra Renthrope
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate new graduate Registered Nurse. A team player skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients. Seasoned background as a Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nursing Assistant.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Coordinator
Discovery Village At Deerwood
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient's condition as appropriate to provider
- Under supervision of RN, performed functional assessments for admission and discharge
- Maintained detailed records and documentation for over 80 geriatric patients each day
- Primary coordinator to all nursing support staff (medication technicians and CNAs)
- Completed medication reconciliation, wound care, and insulin administration
LPN Office Nurse
Bluestone Physician Services
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms to facilitate care
- Created, executed, and maintained physician schedule of 200 patient's monthly
- Provided medication reconciliation, vital signs, patient charts, and health history
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, splint, and brace placement
- Triaged multiple telephone lines, emails, and EHR to facilitate care
LPN Case Manager
Brightspring Health
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up as needed
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care
- Takes and records vital signs, weights, wound measurements, etc
- Identifies trends outside of parameters, or in need of attention and communicates to RN/physician
- Ensured health status, care and services are documented accurately and timely per company and state requirements for 36-40 patients
- Participated in quarterly quality improvement activities, weekly team/staff meetings and Interdisciplinary Team meetings
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Open Door Personnel Agency
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Supervised all nursing support staff (unlicensed personnel and medication technicians)
- Oversight and medication administration for over 60 residents
- Assembled and completed resident charting and accurately maintained all records
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Inserted and maintained IVs, foley catheters, and NG tubes
Substance Abuse LPN
River Region Human Services
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Counting and administering Methadone and Suboxone to over 400 patients and per physician's orders
- Documenting per local and state regulations in software Methasoft and Credible
- Assessing over 400 patients for alertness and patient health and safety
- Established effective communication with clients and interdisciplinary team
- Calibrating and setting up methadone pumps, appointments, and documentation
- Preformed methadone increases, appointments, and evaluations
- Effectively reading drug screen results, physician notes, and orders.
Waitress
Cracker Barrel
05.2014 - 09.2019
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling over 50+/night customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
- Streamlined order processing for increased efficiency through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Assisted 20-35 patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar every 4 hours to stay on top of symptoms and keeping staff nurses informed of changes
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Jersey College School Of Nursing
Jacksonville, FL06.2019
High School Diploma -
Wade Hampton High School
Greenville, SC05.2012
Skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Microsoft 70 wpm
- IV certified
- Chronic Care Disease Management
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Strong organizational skills
- BLS certified
Timeline
Health Care Coordinator
Discovery Village At Deerwood
07.2022 - 09.2022
LPN Office Nurse
Bluestone Physician Services
09.2021 - 06.2022
LPN Case Manager
Brightspring Health
05.2021 - 09.2021
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Open Door Personnel Agency
10.2020 - 09.2021
Substance Abuse LPN
River Region Human Services
08.2019 - 05.2020
Waitress
Cracker Barrel
05.2014 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse -
Daytona State College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Jersey College School Of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Wade Hampton High School
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