Kenna Halter
Aya Healthcare
Oxford,OH
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Critical Care RN/Paramedic with professional skilled experience in Critical Care, emergency medicine, clinical supervision, healthcare leadership, and interdisciplinary coordination within multiple Level 1 academic medical centers. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in patient assessments, critical thinking, and care coordination. Demonstrated ability to work independently in complex and critical clinical situation while ensuring appropriate, patient-centered care.
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
1 Month- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in Level 1 ICU environments at Ohio State University Hospital
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel RN in the Critical Care setting.
RN Supervisor – MICU/MSD | Registered Nurse – MICU
6 Years 11 Months- 7 years experience as Critical Care RN within Level 1 Medical ICU with minimum 2:1 patient care ratio.
- Experience in managing multiple high-risk medications and titrations associated, as outlined by current best practice policies.
- Set up and management of multiple invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring devices – ventilator management, CRRT hemodialysis, SWANs, central lines, arterial lines, level 1 massive transfusion, Minnesota tubes, etc.
- Provide In-Hospital Advanced Cardiac Life Support on regular basis within unit and throughout hospital via Rapid Response/Code Team.
- Provide Clinical Supervisor support for both MICU and MSD units; consisting of staff education and best practice resource.
- Worked as lead RN with Critical Care Leadership to establish Stat RN pilot project throughout UCMC – including project planning, implementation, go-live, and adjustment/orientation modules throughout pilot phases.
- Leadership experience as Clinical Supervisor performing unit based EPIC audits, scheduling, payroll, budgeting, productivity, SafeCare reviews and safety review presentations.
- Assist with unit preparation and facilitation of both ODH and JACHO site visits, audits and unit-based folow-up action plans.
- RN representative on behalf of Critical Care Medicine for multiple hospital wide committees – Critical Care Shared Governance, CPR Committee, Emergency Management Committee, Medication Safety Administration Committee.
- Leadership experience as unit based Shared Governance Chair, Education Committee Chair, Charge RN, and RN Preceptor for both students and new RN staff.
Faculty Paramedic Instructor | Clinical/Lab Instructor
6 Years 3 Months- Serve as Primary Paramedic Instructor for EMS division at Cincinnati campus location.
- Providing skills and education in both clinical and lab settings to EMT and Paramedic students.
- Integration of new clinical documentation program throughout EMS programs supported by the college.
- Serve on multiple hiring committees, division committees, and AAUP committees throughout division and college as part of Faculty Tenure application.
- Maintain records of all past, current, and future paramedic students to meet CoAEMS requirements.
- Organize and ensure completion of clinical requirements for Paramedic students to achieve graduation.
- Successfully provide voluntary tutoring to Paramedic students for National Certification Exam.
Paramedic Captain / Training Officer
3 Years 1 Month- 911 paramedic responding to adult and pediatric trauma and medical emergencies.
- Utilizing protocols to appropriately stabilize, manage, and transport patients to the appropriate medical facility.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Completion of documentation and auditing and via ESO charting platform
- Associated skills include ventilator management, IV infusions via Sapphire infusion pumps, and cardiac monitoring with both LifePack 15 and Zoll X-Series.
- Providing education outreach for Ripley County and surrounding areas, such as Stop the Bleed, EMR/EMT courses, AHA courses, and NAEMT courses.
Emergency Room Technician
4 Years 2 Months- Delivered essential support services to enhance patient care and assist emergency room operations.
- Facilitated accurate and timely documentation of patient charts to ensure seamless transitions during discharge or transfer processes.
- Integrating new ER PCR system ‘EPIC’ hospital wide.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of EMTALA documentation to support seamless patient transfers to advanced care facilities.
- Providing basic EMT and Phlebotomy Technician level needs to patients as outlined per scope and education.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Paramedic Certification - Paramedicine
Skills
Critical Care Clinical management and expertise
Staff leadership
Critical Care Patient assessments
Emergency response and interventions
Critical thinking/Decision-making
Strong clinical judgment
High level of autonomy
Critical Care Patient and medical device monitoring
Adaptable and flexible
Critical Patient management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing – Compact Multistate Licensure
- NREMT – Paramedic, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (inactive)
- BLS/ACLS/PALS Provider
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
RN Supervisor – MICU/MSD | Registered Nurse – MICU
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
07.2019 - 06.2026Read More
Faculty Paramedic Instructor | Clinical/Lab Instructor
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
05.2017 - 08.2023Read More
Paramedic Captain / Training Officer
Ripley County EMS
12.2016 - 01.2020Read More
Emergency Room Technician
McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 12.2016Read More
Indiana University East
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing
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Cincinnati State Community College
Paramedic Certification from Paramedicine
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