Kendra France
Howell,MI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in emergency nursing, prioritization of care, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Trinity Health
03.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Administered emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints
- Provided emotional support to individuals during difficult times, promoting mental health and wellbeing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in and ambulance arrivals.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Nursing assessments of the adult and pediatric patient.
- Assistance with emergency procedures such as conscious sedation, central and arterial line insertions, and lumbar punctures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures of adult and pediatric patients.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Patient Care Technician
McLaren Northern Michigan
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Pharmacy Technician
McLaren Northern Michigan
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Completion of medication reconciliations for all emergency room admissions.
- Preparation of intravenous medication using aseptic technique.
- Management and supplying all code carts and Omnicells hospital wide.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI05-2022
High School Diploma -
Sault Area High School
05-2013
Skills
- Patient assessments on adult and pediatric patients
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Patient examination
- Patient condition monitoring
- Unit oversight
- Peripheral intravenous placement
- Ultrasound guided intravenous placement
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Airway Management in conscious sedations
Certification
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
- TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Trinity Health
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
McLaren Northern Michigan
09.2019 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Technician
McLaren Northern Michigan
06.2016 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Central Michigan College
High School Diploma -
Sault Area High School
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
- TNCC
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