Kennedy Perry
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering the best possible patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Family Planning Clinic
Stroger Hospital
Chicago, IL
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans
- Promote a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Palos Heights Rehabilitation Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Concierge
Clarendale Of Schererville
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Greeted guests upon arrival and offered directions to key amenities to cultivate quality experiences in the retirement community
- Scheduled deliveries of flowers, gifts, and other products and make reservations for spa services and dining
- Explained security policies and procedures to guests and residential staff to promote visitor confidence and safety
Certified Medical Assistant
Carle Foundation Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature, and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions
- Prepared urine and biopsy lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Community Health: Health Education And Promotion
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2017
Skills
- Epic EMR system
- Telephone Triage
- Insurance Prior Authorization
- Microsoft Office
- CPR/First Aid
- Medication administration
- Cerner EMR system
Contact
Chicago, IL, 60644
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Family Planning Clinic
Stroger Hospital
12.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Palos Heights Rehabilitation Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
Concierge
Clarendale Of Schererville
02.2020 - 02.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Carle Foundation Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science - Community Health: Health Education And Promotion
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign