Kendra Ponton
Tyler,TX
Summary
Reliable and punctual Vocational nurse able to handle fast-paced work. Proven willingness to take on any task to support the team and help the business succeed. Offer strong wound care and nursing abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Charge Nurse
Shiftkey
07.2019 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
Charge Nurse
Stone Bridge Personnel Services
03.2021 - Current
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Wound Care Nurse
Briarcliff Health Center
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Monitoring wounds
- Careplanning
- Improved overall unit care by delegating assignments and monitoring work of nursing assistants
- Determined needs of each patient through skilled assessment and routine reassessments
- Cared for patients with both acute and chronic issues, handling wound treatment in addition to other care requirements
- Documented patient progress, ailments, and symptoms with matrix charting system
- Strengthened care by offering emotional support to residents and family members
- Implemented acute and rehabilitative care plans for individuals with disorders and different wound types
Charge Nurse
Petal Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Passed oral medications
- Started IVs
- Tracheostomy care
- G-tube medications and care
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Kilgore College
Longview, TX02.2018
Skills
- Calm and composed
- Medication administration (G-tube/oral/topical/injections)
- Patient care
- Staff supervision
- Ethical practice
- EMR systems
- Trach care
- Ostomy care
- Wound care
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Stone Bridge Personnel Services
03.2021 - Current
Travel Charge Nurse
Shiftkey
07.2019 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
Briarcliff Health Center
06.2018 - 12.2020
Charge Nurse
Petal Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2018 - 07.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Kilgore College
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