Kendra Gorham
Elmwood,IL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a focus on patient management and nursing staff leadership. Known for mentoring junior nurses and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and care quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Couri Center For Gynecology And Integrative Women's Health
07.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient progress in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Assisted in gynecological procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and patient care standards.
- Evaluated clinical outcomes to enhance nursing practices and improve patient care quality.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications to critically ill neonates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated families on infant care, feeding techniques, and discharge planning.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records for accurate tracking.
- Mentored junior nurses in advanced neonatal care techniques and best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Methodist Medical Center
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, health management, and preventive measures.
- Supervised junior nursing staff, providing mentorship and support in clinical practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College
Peoria, IL05-2020
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Chart updating
- Case management
- Call triaging
- Managing deadlines
- Medical recordkeeping
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Couri Center For Gynecology And Integrative Women's Health
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
07.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Methodist Medical Center
05.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Methodist College