Kennya Blackwood, BSN, RN
Rochester
Summary
A dynamic Registered Nurse who is hardworking, compassionate and strives to deliver safe, effective, patient focused care to aid in achieving optimal health for my patients and their family members.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Rochester Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Patient care of 4-5 patients not limited to Heparin drips, PICC care, EKGs, IV insertion, Phlebotomy, Foley insertion and maintenance, straight catheterization, CALBSI and CAUTI prevention,bladder scan, wound care, monitoring wound vacs, wound care. vital signs, neurological checks, blood transfusion, medication administration through various routes. ostomy care and drain maintenance.
- Caring for patients with medical conditions such as: Covid-19, C Diff, renal failure, appendicitis, Small bowel obstruction, GERD, Diabetes, COPD, Afib, Hemothorax and Pneumothorax and chest tube maintenance, fractures, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, subdural hematomas, congestive heart failure, pre and post op care management.
- Monitoring patients for change in status calling a rapid and a code.
- Occasionally caring for patients who are PCU status- cardiac monitoring- telemetry, continuous pulse oximeter etc.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Mandeville Regional Hospital
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Patient care of 5-6 patients not limited to medication administration via all route, aseptic wound care, monitor blood transfusion, colostomy care, insertion of nasogastric tubes, insertion of urinary catheters, tracheostomy care, vital signs, suctioning patient via oropharyngeal and tracheostomy tube, interpreting lab values, administer parental nutrition, providing pre-op and post op care, commence and monitor IV infusion.
- Monitor patients with acute abdomen, acute and chronic renal failure, appendicitis, burns, cholelithiasis, fractures, abscess, gunshot wounds, diabetes, cancers, hemothorax, foreign body to throat, upper and lower gastrointestinal bleed, hypertension, anemia, C. diff, tuberculosis, congestive heart failure, COPD, asthma, bowel obstruction, myocardial infarction, Covid-19, and mental illness.
- Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team to efficiently develop patients plan of care.
- Senior Nurse- overseeing 5-8 employees; delegating assignments, precept new nurses and student nurses, ordering stock for the unit, communicate with supervisors and resolve conflicts and patient related issues.
School Nurse
Sydney Pagon Agricultural High School
09.2013 - 11.2019
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Education
Nursing
The University of The West Indies (U.W.I)
Kingston, Jamaica11-2012
Skills
- EPIC usage
- Microsoft Office
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse NY state - 2022
- BLS- 2024
- ACLS- 2024
- ATCN Certified- 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University of Rochester Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Mandeville Regional Hospital
12.2019 - 06.2022
School Nurse
Sydney Pagon Agricultural High School
09.2013 - 11.2019
Nursing
The University of The West Indies (U.W.I)
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