Kennedy Ginner

Committed nursing student aligning with the University of Iowa Hospital's principles by demonstrating accountability, respect, and excellence in community engagement.

• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Cancer Basics
• Emergency Preparedness Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• College Women's Soccer Team - Student Athlete
• St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa / 4 years played
• SAU Women's Soccer 2025 Offensive Player award
• Developed strong teamwork and communication skills while collaborating with teammates and coaches to accomplish team goals.
• Maintained structured time management to balance full-time academic coursework and work as a PCT in the ICU with daily practice, travel, and competition schedules.
• Demonstrated leadership and adaptability under pressure in competitive athletic environments.

• Project Renewal, Davenport, IA, 2022-10, Present

Gained insight into social determinants of health and the impact of community resources on patient outcomes. Helped children and teenagers learn how to read and write, while providing a structured environment. Practiced communication with teenagers and children while building trust with diverse populations. Collaborated with staff and other volunteers to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

• TBK Banks Sports Complex, Bettendorf, Iowa, 2022-09, 2024-11

Coached children in soccer fundamentals, promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical activity. Developed strong communication and mentorship skills by providing clear instructions and individualized guidance to players of different ages and abilities. Applied patience, leadership, and problem-solving skills, which are tied directly to patient-centered care in nursing practice.

• Orthopedic Acute Care Clinical Rotation
• MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, Iowa, Fall 2025 - 96 clinical hours
• Provided compassionate, patient-centered care for post-operative orthopedic patients recovering from total hip and knee arthroplasty, fractures, and spinal procedures under RN supervision.
• Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe and focused musculoskeletal assessments, including neurovascular checks to support early identification of complications and to promote optimal recovery.
• Administered medications under RN supervision tailored to the patient's needs, which ranged from IV push meds, IV meds, oral medications, and subcutaneous injections.
• Inserted IVs under RN supervision.
• Collaborated closely with registered nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to support early mobility and individualized care plans.
• Supported evidence-based pain management through ongoing assessment and evaluation of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Mental Health Clinical Rotation (Inpatient Psychiatry & Outpatient Recovery)
• Eagle View Behavioral Health, Bettendorf, Iowa, Fall 2025 - 16 clinical hours
• Tailored patient-centered care to individuals experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions across diverse care settings.
• Assessed patients by using therapeutic communication, mental status assessments, and suicide risk screenings under RN supervision to support safe, individualized patient care.
• Collaborated with nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists to contribute to holistic treatment plans.
• Promoted patient dignity, safety, and recovery through de-escalation techniques, structured milieu support, and adherence to safety protocols.
• NeuroOncology Acute Care Clinical Rotation
• MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, Iowa, Spring 2026 - 96 clinical hours
• Provided compassionate, patient-centered care for neurology and oncology patients under RN supervision.
• Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe and focused neurology assessments.
• Administered medications under RN supervision, ranging from IV push meds, IV meds, oral meds, and subcutaneous injections.
• OB Clinical Day
• MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, Iowa, Spring 2026 ~ 8 Clinical Hours
• Helped the nurse assess the laboring mother.
• Assisted with position changes to enhance delivery.
• Watched a baby be born vaginally.
• Watched a baby be born via Cesarean Section
• Visiting Nurses (VNA) Clinical Day
• Davenport, Iowa, Spring 2026 ~ 8 Clinical Hours
• Drive around with a nurse and visit patients at their homes.
• Watched the nurse perform vitals and wound dressing changes.
• Saw how patients continue care after leaving the hospital.
• School Nursing Clinical Day
• Watched the school nurse give their students medication.
• Learned how the school nurse has to contact families.
• Learned how important social determinants of health plays a role when caring for students.
• Watched the nurse give a student medication through a G-tube.
• University of Iowa Hospital ~ SNICU (92 hours)
• Provided patient-centered care to critically ill patients experiencing complex neurological and surgical conditions under the supervision of my preceptor.
• Assisted with comprehensive patient assessments, including neurological checks, vital signs, level of consciousness, EVD output, and monitoring for changes in patient status.
• Observed and supported the care of patients requiring advanced interventions, including mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to support individualized care plans, patient safety, and continuity of care.
• Applied clinical judgement to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate relevant findings promptly to the nursing team.
• Practiced infection prevention, safe patient handling, accurate documentation, and therapeutic communication, while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.