Kenna Armitage
4343 Warm Springs Road Apartment 1909,GA
Summary
Dedicated nursing student at Columbus State University, graduating in May 2026, with a strong passion for healthcare and a commitment to exceptional patient care. Extensive hands-on experience from a nurse apprenticeship in the emergency department and diverse clinical rotations has significantly enhanced clinical skills and nursing knowledge. A particular interest in pediatrics and maternal health cultivated through clinical experiences and babysitting roles fosters a deep appreciation for working with mothers, infants, and children. Eager to apply learned skills in dynamic settings such as Labor and Delivery, NICU, and PICU post-graduation, with a focus on positively impacting the lives of patients and their families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Apprentice
St. Francis Hospital
12.2025 - Current
- Perform regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Perform IV insertion, draw labs, and perform EKGs effectively and efficiently.
- Monitor patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Observe and document patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Babysitter
Fountain City Babysitting
01.2023 - Current
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Work with children of all ages and prioritize their needs based on developmental milestones.
Nursing Student
Columbus State University
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional and compassionate care to a wide variety of patients.
Server, Host, Cashier
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated welcoming, kind relationships with customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing -
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05-2026
Skills
- Clinical decision-making
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Goal-oriented individual
- Collaborative team member
- Customer service
- Positive and professional
- Privacy and confidentiality
Certification
- BLS certified
Timeline
Nurse Apprentice
St. Francis Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Babysitter
Fountain City Babysitting
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Student
Columbus State University
08.2022 - 05.2026
Server, Host, Cashier
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
03.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing -
Columbus State University