Kenya Parke
Registered Nurse
Oakland City,IN
Summary
Seasoned and Enthusiastic nursing professional with dedicated service in various types of settings. Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Clinic
Oakland City , IN
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, COVID - 19, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Acute Care Case Manager
Deaconess Hospital System
Evansville, IN
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Conducted utilization review to verify medically necessary care is received in correct setting.
- Mitigated patient discharge delays by coordinating tests, therapy and other treatments.
- Reviewed caseload of 28+ patients for length of stay, care and services to perform outcomes, monitoring and variance analysis.
- Assessed patient health insurance plan and worked with insurer and providers to deliver best care with least financial burden.
Acute Care Case Manager
Ascension/St Vincent Hospital
Evansville, IN
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Conducted utilization review to verify medically necessary care is received in correct setting.
- Mitigated patient discharge delays by coordinating tests, therapy and other treatments.
- Reviewed caseload of patients admitted to the Emergency room for length of stay, care and services.
- Assessed patient health insurance plan and worked with insurer and providers to deliver medically necessary care with least financial burden.
Admission Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
Evansville, IN
11.2007 - 08.2017
- Recorded incoming patients' history and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Followed patient confidentiality guidelines to prevent breaches and HIPAA violations.
- Interacted professionally with families and provided empathetic support and professional guidance.
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Deaconess Hospital
Evansville, IN
05.2006 - 11.2007
- Managed hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart conditions by evaluating and monitoring pacemakers and defibrillators.
- Monitored patient vital signs using electrocardiograms and other advanced equipment to foster telemetry care.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to diagnose causes of arrhythmias and offered pacemakers, ablation, medications and other interventional treatments.
- Performed physical exams to diagnose chronic and acute cardiac diseases and interpreted laboratory results or cardiac tests to formulate treatment plans.
School Nurse K-12
East Gibson School Corporation
Oakland City , IN
08.2000 - 07.2006
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Implemented health services for school of 1800 students and faculty.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Welborn Baptist Hospital
Evansville, IN
07.1989 - 12.1998
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Eastern Community College
Mt. Carmel, ILSkills
Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Clinic
11.2021 - 06.2022
Acute Care Case Manager
Deaconess Hospital System
07.2018 - 08.2021
Acute Care Case Manager
Ascension/St Vincent Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2018
Admission Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
11.2007 - 08.2017
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Deaconess Hospital
05.2006 - 11.2007
School Nurse K-12
East Gibson School Corporation
08.2000 - 07.2006
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Welborn Baptist Hospital
07.1989 - 12.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Eastern Community College