Kennedy Kwende
Laurel,MD
Summary
Outgoing Psychiatric Staff Nurse with terrific people skills, friendly demeanor and strong talents in caring for individuals. Effective leader consistently finding ways to improve healthcare quality. Resourceful Charge Nurse committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 6 years of medical experience and 2 years of Psychiatry experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress. Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Johns Hopkins Hospital
05.2015 - Current
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
- Able to complete initial psychiatric evaluation on patient to determine diagnosis and develop plan of care including medication prescription, if indicated.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatry
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing Arlington Virginia
Virginia12.2014
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Software Proficiency
- Cultural Awareness
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Johns Hopkins Hospital
05.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Psychiatry
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing Arlington Virginia
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