Kenya Raikes
Pikesville,United States
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 20 years combined experience in trauma, critical care and management- seeking a case management role. Proficient in patient advocacy, care coordination, care of patients with complex needs and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance the best patient outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse- Trauma PACU
University of Maryland Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
- Provides care to acute and critically ill patients in the Trauma Post Anesthesia Care Unit following multi-traumatic injuries and subsequent surgical procedures
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care
- Serves as Charge Nurse and Preceptor
- Participates in bed coordination and procurement of beds for scheduled OR cases
- Coordinated discharge planning (for patients boarding in the PACU due to high hospital census) by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Participated in unit audits, chart reviews and quality improvement initiatives contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
Staff Nurse- Cardiothoracic ICU
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Provided care to patients post open heart surgery and thoracic procedures
- Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring and the use of assistive devices such as Continuous Renal Replacement. Therapy, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Left Ventricular Assist Device, Pacemakers, Ventilator and Impella
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor overseeing patient care and supervision of staff
- Conducted and participated in unit based and hospital wide quality improvement initiatives
- Participated in interdisciplinary patient care rounds
Nurse Manager- Acute Care Rehabilitation Unit
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Managed units budget, staffing and staff performance reviews
- Revised unit policies, and admission criteria
- Developed staff education on newly accepted patient populations (I.e., Laryngectomy, LVAD)
- Served as an Interim Case Manager (PRN)
- Served on the Quality Improvement Team
Nurse Manager- HICU/ Rehabilitation
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed nurses and patients in a high intensity care unit designed for patients who require longer acute hospitalization to assist in their recovery
- Responsibilities included: Performance Improvement, Staff development, Fiscal management, Policy initiation/ revision, Staff Education, Patient Care Conference Facilitator
Clinical Leader- ICU, IMC
Northwest Hospital Center
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted the Nurse Manager in unit operations
- Served as Charge Nurse, Preceptor and staff educator/Resource
- Conducted staff evaluations and formulated action plans
- Conducted Audits for QI initiatives
Staff Nurse- Cardiothoracic ICU
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (Lifebridge Health)
08.2007 - 02.2012
- Provided care to patients post open heart surgery and thoracic procedures
- Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring and the use of assistive devices such as Continuous Renal Replacement. Therapy, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Left Ventricular Assist Device, Pacemakers, Ventilator and Impella
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor overseeing patient care and supervision of staff
- Conducted and participated in unit based and hospital wide quality improvement initiatives
- Participated in interdisciplinary patient care rounds
Staff Nurse- Surgical ICU
South Jersey Regional Medical Center
10.2005 - 08.2007
- Cared for critically ill patients following post-traumatic injuries and various surgical procedures
- Served Bariatric Patient Education Care Team (post Roux en Y and various gastric manipulation procedures)
- Charge Nurse, Preceptor and Rapid Response Team Member
Staff Nurse- Cardiac ICU
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- Presbyterian
01.2003 - 10.2005
- Cared for patients pre and post cardiac interventions for myocardial infarctions, cardiac arrest and other cardiopulmonary conditions
- 'Charge Nurse, Preceptor
Staff Nurse- Neonatal ICU
Children’s National Medical Center
07.1996 - 06.2002
- Charge Nurse, Preceptor, ECMO Technician
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Health Systems Management
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coppin State University
Baltimore, Maryland06.1996
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
- Society of Trauma Nurses
Timeline
Staff Nurse- Trauma PACU
University of Maryland Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
Staff Nurse- Cardiothoracic ICU
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
10.2016 - 11.2019
Nurse Manager- Acute Care Rehabilitation Unit
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2014 - 10.2016
Nurse Manager- HICU/ Rehabilitation
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2014
Clinical Leader- ICU, IMC
Northwest Hospital Center
02.2012 - 05.2013
Staff Nurse- Cardiothoracic ICU
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (Lifebridge Health)
08.2007 - 02.2012
Staff Nurse- Surgical ICU
South Jersey Regional Medical Center
10.2005 - 08.2007
Staff Nurse- Cardiac ICU
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- Presbyterian
01.2003 - 10.2005
Staff Nurse- Neonatal ICU
Children’s National Medical Center
07.1996 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Coppin State University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Health Systems Management
Drexel University
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