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Kennedy Renfro

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Passionate scientific professional committed to enriching classroom experience through clear explanations and interactive lessons. Proponent of project-based learning to bridge gaps between textbook and real-world use. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Arizona Heart Hospital
05.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Anatomic Pathology Technologist

Sonora Quest Laboratories
07.2022 - Current
  • Assist Pathologists in gross examination of tissues including preparing tissue sections for staining and analysis
  • Conducted tests on biological samples to detect abnormalities or diseases.
  • Mentored newer team members to enhance their technical skills and improve overall team productivity.

Surgical Pathology Technician

University of Kansas Health System
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Assist Pathologists in gross examination of tissues including preparing tissue sections for staining and analysis

Laboratory Assistant

LMH Health
06.2016 - 05.2020
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
  • Reduced sample contamination risks through rigorous adherence to proper specimen handling techniques.
  • Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on advancements in laboratory technology and methodology.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04.2024

Masters of Biosciences -

Kansas City University
Kansas City, MO
05.2022

Bachelors of Science in Microbiology -

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05.2020

Skills

  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Physiology Understanding
  • Laboratory Management

Certification

  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Registered Nurse Licensure, Arizona (Compact Licensure) Licensure Number: 307458

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Arizona Heart Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Anatomic Pathology Technologist

Sonora Quest Laboratories
07.2022 - Current

Surgical Pathology Technician

University of Kansas Health System
06.2020 - 07.2021

Laboratory Assistant

LMH Health
06.2016 - 05.2020

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

Grand Canyon University

Masters of Biosciences -

Kansas City University

Bachelors of Science in Microbiology -

University of Kansas

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