KENYA ISON
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with expertise in managing critically ill adult patients in high-acuity settings. Skilled in hemodynamic monitoring, CRRT management, and vasoactive medication titration. Committed to delivering evidence-based interventions and supporting patients and families in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Registered Nurse
Lakota school district
Libertytown
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to district health protocols.
- Monitored student health conditions and reported concerns to school administration.
- Assisted with emergency response during health crises and injuries.
- Educated students on hygiene practices and wellness initiatives.
- Maintained accurate health records for student assessments and evaluations.
- Collaborated with teachers to support students with chronic health issues.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student health needs and updates.
Medical-Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Provide direct care for critically ill patients with complex medical and surgical conditions in a high-acuity ICU setting.
- Managed Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) to optimize renal function in critically ill patients.
- Perform comprehensive hemodynamic assessments and monitoring.
- Titrate vasoactive infusions to maintain blood pressure and heart rate goals.
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and collaborate with respiratory therapy.
- Advocated for patients and families to ensure informed decision-making and support during critical health challenges.
- Respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions in high-stress environments.
- Assisted and supported fellow nurses to enhance collaborative patient care and maintain high standards of nursing practice.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of West Georgia
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- ICU Nursing
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- CRRT
- Vasoactive Infusions
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Sepsis Management
- Multisystem Organ Failure
- Clinical Documentation
- Rapid Response
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Family-Centered Care
- End-of-Life Care
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Ohio
- ACLS Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Substitute Registered Nurse
Lakota school district
11.2024 - Current
Medical-Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of West Georgia