Kennedy Hensley
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong skills in patient assessments and education. Experienced in direct patient care and quality improvement initiatives, focused on enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Ballad Health
Johnson City, TN
11.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction within unit.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Ballad Health
Johnson City, TN
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, recording changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2024
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Medication management
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Family advocacy
- Work planning and Prioritization
- Reliability
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- OSHA certified
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Ballad Health
11.2025 - Current
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Ballad Health
12.2024 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University