Kenna Aspden
Kitts Hill
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient Med-Surg
HWW VAMC
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Urgent Care
UK Kings Daughters Medical Center
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Ashland Community And Technical College
Ashland05-2025
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Collins Career Technical Center
Coal Grove, OH12-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural competency
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Inpatient Med-Surg
HWW VAMC
03.2022 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse, Urgent Care
UK Kings Daughters Medical Center
10.2019 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization
10.2018 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Ashland Community And Technical College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Collins Career Technical Center
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