Kensey Parker
Traverse City,MI
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Graduate Nurse with a strong academic foundation in cardiovascular nursing and acute care, earning a 3.647 GPA in a rigorous nursing program. Recognized for academic excellence through induction into Alpha Delta Nu , the national honor society for associate degree nursing students. Completed 18 precepted clinical shifts on a cardiac telemetry unit under the direct supervision of Timothy J. Reink, RN , gaining hands-on experience in continuous cardiac monitoring, telemetry rhythm interpretation, medication administration, and care of patients with complex cardiac conditions including arrhythmias, heart failure, and post-interventional monitoring. Demonstrates strong critical-thinking skills, clear clinical judgment, and effective communication while delivering safe, patient-centered care in fast-paced telemetry environments. Committed to continued professional growth while building a long-term nursing career and contributing safe, high-quality, evidence-based care within a cardiac telemetry unit.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse (Fundamentals)
McLaren Bay Region Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Assessment and gathering of patient history, vital signs, and physical assessment data.
- Active identification of actual or potential health problems.
- Planning patient-centered goals, and developing a plan of care that promotes positive patient outcomes and safety.
- Performance and implementation of planned interventions, such as medications, wound care, and encouraging patient mobility and independence.
- Evaluation of goals being met, and readjusting care when they are not.
- Actively performed skills related to patient care: hygiene, incentive spirometer use, positioning, infection control, and promotion of patient safety.
- Communication with patient's, their families, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Assessment of patient's baseline knowledge; and educating them in areas of knowledge deficits related to their current condition.
- Proficient use of Epic to timely and accurately document patient care, interventions, assessments, and medication administrations.
Student Nurse (Obstetrics)
Covenant Medical Center Harrison
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Antepartum care
- Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Intrapartum care
- Postpartum care
- Maternal assessment
- Newborn assessment
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Electronic fetal monitoring
- Educated families on postpartum care and infant feeding practices after delivery.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient information.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe birthing environment for mothers and infants.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
Student Nurse (Psychiatric)
MyMichigan Medical Center
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided compassionate care to patients in inpatient psychiatric unit
- Monitored patient behaviors and reported changes to HCP
- Administered medications and maintained accurate documentation of treatments
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to support patients' emotional needs
- Participated in crisis intervention strategies to ensure patient safety
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment outcomes
- Educated patients and families on mental health resources and coping strategies
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.
- Led discharge planning efforts by coordinating necessary referrals, appointments, and follow-up services for successful reintegration into the community setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients, fostering an open dialogue about mental health topics and coping strategies.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment for patients, utilizing effective communication skills and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Student Nurse (Pediatrics)
Covenant Medical Center Harrison
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Pediatric assessment
- Family-centered care
- Medication administration
- Developmental screening
- Monitoring and documenting vital signs, patient symptoms, I&Os
- Development and implementation of individualized care plans
- Educated patient and family members about health conditions, and post-discharge instructions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Supported emotional well-being of children and families through compassionate communication and active listening.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing personalized care tailored to individual needs and preferences of each child and family.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently verifying patient information, dosage calculations, and administration methods.
- Maintained a safe environment for immunocompromised patients, adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Developed strong rapport with pediatric patients through age-appropriate interactions that foster trust and cooperation during treatments.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for pediatric patients, maximizing patient comfort during difficult treatments.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Student Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
MyMichigan Medical Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Maintained compliance with hospital protocols and infection control standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently verifying all orders and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Enhanced continuity of care by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams during shift handoffs and patient transfers.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit, adhering to strict infection control protocols and proper handling of medical equipment.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate, holistic care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Enhanced patient comfort during hospital stays by advocating for pain management measures while maintaining vigilance over potential side effects.
- Elevated the quality of patient care by participating in continuous improvement initiatives and incorporating evidence-based practices into daily nursing tasks.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing time management strategies, improving overall efficiency on the unit.
- Championed patient safety by proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards within the Cardiac Telemetry unit.
- Optimized use of telemetry equipment, conducting regular checks and maintenance to ensure reliability and accuracy in monitoring.
- Streamlined patient admission and discharge procedures, ensuring smooth transition for patients and efficient workflow for team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Facilitated supportive team environment, collaborating effectively with colleagues to ensure comprehensive care for cardiac telemetry patients.
- Administered medication to enhance patient recovery, following strict protocols to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Improved patient comfort and safety by maintaining clean and organized work environment, adhering to infection control standards.
- Improved patient health outcomes by providing accurate cardiac telemetry monitoring and timely reporting of arrhythmias to healthcare team.
- Supported patient mobility and reduced risk of complications by assisting with physical activity and exercises tailored to individual health status.
- Conducted detailed patient assessments to identify changes in cardiac status, leading to timely interventions and improved patient outcomes.
- Reduced patient anxiety, delivering compassionate care and emotional support during their recovery process.
Student Nurse (Leadership)
MyMichigan Medical Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Administration of medications including: PO, SQ, IM, IVP, IVPB, and enterally, whilst caring for 6 patients.
- Execution of inserting PIVs, and indwelling catheters.
- Monitored vital signs, I&Os, and cardiac telemetry to ensure patient safety and care quality.
- Performance of wound care, using aseptic and sterile techniques, and negative-pressure wound therapy.
- Active development of patient-specific education & care plans including health promotion, disease prevention, and relevant pharmacological teachings.
- Administration of PRBCs, monitored for adverse patient reactions related to the infusion.
- Managed patient admissions, and delivered discharge teaching.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and conflict resolution between patient and family members.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, while keeping the HCP updated with current, pertinent information.
- Provided direct patient care to a wide range of patient populations with varying health conditions, disabilities, and illnesses.
- Performed detailed head-to-toe assessments, and focused physical assessments on 6 patients each shift.
- Active collaboration between other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including: Doctors, PAs, RTs, PTs, OTs, Dieticians, Social Workers, NPs, RNs, and UAPs - promoting patient safety and positive outcomes.
- Completion of a nurse preceptorship on the cardiac tele unit, consisting of 18 clinical shifts, with nurse Timothy J. Reinke. Actively caring for patients with chest tubes, CBI, pre and post-operative care for CABG, PCI, and thoracentesis patients.
- Completion of Delta College's ADN program, with honors.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Delta College
Bay City, MI12-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Patient Safety
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- 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.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 6 patients in the cardiac telemetry environment.
Timeline
Student Nurse (Leadership)
MyMichigan Medical Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
Student Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
MyMichigan Medical Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
Student Nurse (Pediatrics)
Covenant Medical Center Harrison
11.2024 - 12.2024
Student Nurse (Psychiatric)
MyMichigan Medical Center
10.2024 - 11.2024
Student Nurse (Obstetrics)
Covenant Medical Center Harrison
08.2024 - 09.2024
Student Nurse (Fundamentals)
McLaren Bay Region Hospital
02.2024 - 04.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Delta College