Kennedi Johnson
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience at Sanford Health, excelling in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective infection control and strong team collaboration. Committed to advocating for patient rights while ensuring accurate documentation and timely care delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Sanford Health
Sioux Falls, SD
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
- Guided new employees on organizational policies and procedures.
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of documentation per established guidelines.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
Patient Care Technician
Sanford Health
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dakota Wesleyan University
Sioux Falls12-2025
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown 07-2023
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Patient rights advocacy
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse ( South Dakota and Minnesota)
Accomplishments
- Nursing Faculty Award-2025
- Nominated for the Florence Nightingale Award at Sanford Health- 2024,2025
Timeline
Nurse
Sanford Health
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Sanford Health
08.2019 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dakota Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Area Technical College