Kendra Priester
Warren ,OH
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in patient care. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Avamar Gastroenterology and Center for Endoscopy
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Bon Secours Mercy Health
02.2020 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Administrative Medical Assistant
Fairhaven Industries
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Maintained and updated patient records for accurate, current medical histories.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Answered incoming calls, routed messages and resolved patient inquiries within target timeframes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OH12.2020
Skills
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Circulating Nursing
- Update Electronic Charts
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Infection Prevention
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Discharge
- Team Coordination
- Intake and discharge
Accomplishments
Received Daisy Award June 2023 for outstanding patient care
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation
References
Kara Potconicky Respiratory Therapist(330) 978-7208
Alyson Lewis Patient Care Associate (330) 217-7400
Katie Raines Licensed Practical Nurse (330) 824-4073
Hollie Champ Registered Nurse (330) 675-9126
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Avamar Gastroenterology and Center for Endoscopy
09.2023 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
08.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Bon Secours Mercy Health
02.2020 - 12.2023
Administrative Medical Assistant
Fairhaven Industries
04.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation
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