Kennisha Hayes
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IMC Nurse
Valley Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections through diligent hand hygiene practices and environmental sanitation measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for high-risk patients.
- Skillfully managed ventilator settings, tracheostomies, and central lines while caring for critically ill patients in the IMC unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
American Dialysis Centers
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Prepared iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Served as a trusted resource for both colleagues and patients seeking guidance on best practices in dialysis care or assistance with complex case management issues.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted adherence to prescribed dietary restrictions among patients through comprehensive education on renal nutrition principles.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT05-2023
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Patient Discharging
- Infection control measures
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Precepting
- Patient Education
- Diabetes management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Critical Care
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Patient Care Planning
- NIH
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Tracheostomy / Ventilators
- Cerner/Epic
- Daisy Award Nominee
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH
Timeline
Dialysis Charge Nurse
American Dialysis Centers
09.2024 - 04.2025
IMC Nurse
Valley Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
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