Kenna Waltman
Maryville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05.2018
Associate of Science - Science Education
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05.2016
High School Diploma -
William Blount High School
Maryville, TN05.2014
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Data Collection
- Critical Care
- Infection Control Measures
- Shared Governance
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
10.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
08.2018 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Associate of Science - Science Education
Pellissippi State Community College
High School Diploma -
William Blount High School