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Kendree Adkins

Enfield,North Carolina

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at ECUH-Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and empathetic care. Proven track record in crisis intervention and comprehensive mental health support, effectively advocating for community resources. Skilled in medication administration and case management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Psych Triage RN-PRN

ECUH-RCH
Ahoskie, NC
06.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.

Utilization Management Nurse-PRN

ECUH-Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
Ahoskie, NC
06.2016 - Current
  • Reviewed appeals related to denied or reduced reimbursement decisions.
  • Ensured compliance with organizational policies and procedures related to utilization management processes.
  • Conducted utilization reviews, concurrent reviews, authorization requests and discharge planning.
  • Documented all activities related to utilization management in the electronic medical record system.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse-PRN

ECUH-Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
Ahoskie, NC
10.2010 - Current
  • Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
  • Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
  • Administered medications according to physician orders.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
  • Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.

School Nurse

Nash Rocky Mount Schools
Nash County, NC
08.2008 - Current
  • Provides direct nursing care for students and staff in elementary school setting.
  • Case management services also conducted on a daily basis in home setting for high-risk student population.
  • Serves as primary coordinator of school health program and services incorporating wellness, health promotion and disease prevention for entire school population.

Public Health Nurse

Nash County Health Department
Nashville, NC
04.2008 - 08.2008
  • Provided clinical care to patients seeking medical services from the Health Department.
  • Provided immunizations, maternity care, STD screening & treatment, family planning, and communicable disease follow up to a general population of patients.
  • Solely responsible for ordering and maintenance of vaccines as well as clinical supplies for the Health Department.
  • Responsible for Employee Health program maintaining the immunization records and needs of each employee.

Child Services Coordinator/Social Worker

Nash County Health Department
Nashville, NC
01.1998 - 01.2008
  • Provided case management and developmental assessment services to children, ages 0-5 with developmental delays.
  • Served as an advocate and liaison to families to assure that child's needs were being met.

Perinatal Substance Abuse Counselor

Edgecombe-Nash Mental Health Center
Rocky Mount, NC
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Provided substance abuse counseling services to perinatal patients.
  • Provided education regarding substance abuse, pregnancy, fetal development, and infant/child development.
  • Conducted parenting classes with client population.
  • Served as liaison to link client with area services and in-patient treatment options.

Child/Adolescent Counselor

Roanoke-Chowan Human Services
Ahoskie, NC
04.1995 - 01.1997
  • Provided mental health counseling and case management services to child/adolescent population in Hertford, Gates, Northampton, and Bertie Counties.
  • Clients served mainly in home environment, group home, foster home, and juvenile detention settings.
  • Clients seen during individual, family, or group therapy sessions.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2008

BA - Psychology

NC Wesleyan College
Rocky Mount, NC
01.1994

Skills

  • Empathetic care
  • Patient health assessment
  • Case management and support
  • Direct nursing care
  • Patient care and planning
  • Community resources advocate

References

References gladly given upon request.

Timeline

Psych Triage RN-PRN

ECUH-RCH
06.2023 - Current

Utilization Management Nurse-PRN

ECUH-Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
06.2016 - Current

Psychiatric Registered Nurse-PRN

ECUH-Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
10.2010 - Current

School Nurse

Nash Rocky Mount Schools
08.2008 - Current

Public Health Nurse

Nash County Health Department
04.2008 - 08.2008

Child Services Coordinator/Social Worker

Nash County Health Department
01.1998 - 01.2008

Perinatal Substance Abuse Counselor

Edgecombe-Nash Mental Health Center
01.1997 - 01.1998

Child/Adolescent Counselor

Roanoke-Chowan Human Services
04.1995 - 01.1997

Associate Degree - Nursing

Nash Community College

BA - Psychology

NC Wesleyan College

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