Kenneth Bailey
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Health Services
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments, collecting vital signs and health history information.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in electronic health systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Participated in infection control practices, promoting a safe healthcare environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted 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.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UNM Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to the healthcare team.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Assisted in advanced life support procedures, enhancing immediate response during emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, fostering understanding and adherence to medical advice.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems for efficient communication among staff.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Participated in unit meetings and training sessions to enhance knowledge of best practices in intensive care nursing.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Albuquerque, NM03-2024
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Sound clinical assessment skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient monitoring
- Acute care expertise
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetes management
- EMR systems
Accomplishments
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Health Services
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UNM Hospital
03.2024 - 11.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Awards
Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation
Guardian Angel Award, August 2025
Daisy Award nominee, Sept 2025