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Kenya Degroat

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Registered Nurse with a strong desire to transition into a school nursing role. Possessing a solid foundation in patient care, medication administration, and health education. Eager to apply skills and knowledge in a school setting. Committed to promoting a safe and healthy environment for students. Seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact on the well-being of young individuals. Passionate about pediatric care and focused on preventive health measures. Excited about the prospect of contributing to the overall wellness of students in a school nurse position.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Nurse

White Glove Home Care
09.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.

Agency OR Nurse

Kings County Hospital
10.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Becker healthcare
  • Patient care
  • Performed patient assessments
  • Intra-Operative Care
  • Circulating nursing

Agency OR Nurse

White Plains Hospital
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Company Overview: LRS healthcare
  • Patient care
  • Performed duties as a scrub and circulating nurse
  • Patient assessments

Agency OR Nurse

Bayonne Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Company Overview: Medley
  • Patient care
  • Performed patient assessments
  • Perform duties of a circulating nurse

Homecare

Quality Healthcare
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Assist with ADLs
  • Vitals
  • Tube Feedings

Operating Room Nurse

Surgicore Surgical Center
11.2016 - 08.2019
  • Performed assessments, took patient vitals and charted patient conditions and physician observations
  • Delivered thorough patient evaluations while collecting and prioritizing data
  • Assisted physicians in the operating room by passing tools
  • Conducted pre and postoperative care to the highest degree
  • Followed all hospital protocol to maintain patient safety during procedures

Operating Room Nurse

Jersey Medical Center
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Performed assessments, took patient vitals and charted patient conditions and physician observations
  • Maintain patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures
  • Complete pre and postoperative patient assessments with strict attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate Degree of Applied Science - Nursing

Union County College
NJ

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Pre & post-operative care, including assessments, IV infusions and patient observations
  • Maintaining patient charts
  • HIPPA Compliance
  • Orthopedics
  • OB/GYN
  • General Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Robotics

Certification

  • NJ/NY Nursing License, Current
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Timeline

School Nurse

White Glove Home Care
09.2024 - Current

Agency OR Nurse

Kings County Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Agency OR Nurse

White Plains Hospital
11.2022 - 09.2023

Agency OR Nurse

Bayonne Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2022

Homecare

Quality Healthcare
01.2019 - 08.2021

Operating Room Nurse

Surgicore Surgical Center
11.2016 - 08.2019

Operating Room Nurse

Jersey Medical Center
08.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate Degree of Applied Science - Nursing

Union County College

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