Kenny Abril
Plainfield
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
07.2022 - Current
- Fulfilled licensing requirements for the state of New Jersey and the federal government
- Followed all state and federal guidelines for medication administration
- Evaluated and provided care for patients in the emergency department, providing immediate care to prevent long-term complications.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Nurse
Bridgeway Care And Rehabilitation Center
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Screener
Roche Molecular Solutions
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Obtain temperatures of all entering employees.
- Enhanced candidate screening processes by implementing efficient applicant tracking systems and background check procedures.
- Improved patient screening efficiency by implementing a streamlined COVID-19 testing process.
- Enhanced infection control practices through rigorous sanitization of screening areas and equipment.
- Minimized wait times for patients by coordinating with healthcare professionals to optimize the flow of traffic during screenings.
Medical Transporter
Galaxy Ambulance
12.2016 - 03.2020
- Assist patients in and out of cars; lifting patients on and off beds; moving them to and from special service and treatment areas; using wheelchairs
- Document patient behaviors and report abnormalities to supervisor
- Report any environmental or behavioral issues to supervisor
- Transported elderly patients to and from facilities and performed essential ambulatory care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing safe and efficient transportation within healthcare facilities.
- Improved patient satisfaction with prompt and courteous transport services, assisting with wheelchair or stretcher usage as needed.
Volunteer
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Receive and screen telephone callers, provide information per service area, and/ or route calls to appropriate personnel
- Greet patients, visitors, and staff to the office/service area
- Assists patients with comfort needs and emotional support as assigned.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events.
- Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
Middlesex County Vocational Technical School
Piscataway, NJ06.2021
High School Diploma -
Central Jersey College Prep
Somerset, NJ05.2012
Skills
- Languages, Strong verbal & communication skills
- Quick problem solver, Patient relations
- Calm and level-headed under pressure, Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring, Examination and Test Preparation
- Collecting Vitals Spanish Native or Bilingual
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living
- Documentation review
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Plan Implementation
- Medication Administration
- Wound Management
- Patient Education
- Palliative Care
- Patient Assessment
- Disease Prevention
- Licensed by New Jersey Nursing Board
- Clinical Judgment
- Family Education
- Patient Care
Timeline
Nurse
Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
07.2022 - Current
Nurse
Bridgeway Care And Rehabilitation Center
10.2021 - 07.2022
Screener
Roche Molecular Solutions
03.2020 - 07.2020
Medical Transporter
Galaxy Ambulance
12.2016 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2016 - 08.2017
Nursing - Nursing
Middlesex County Vocational Technical School
High School Diploma -
Central Jersey College Prep
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