KENYADA HUDSON
Gary,Indiana
Summary
LPN with experience supporting critical patient needs, including patient assessments, wound care, IV therapy, tracheostomy care, and vital sign monitoring. Strong documentation practices and medication management skills aligned with HIPAA requirements. Communicates clearly and consistently to enable coordinated, safe patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Health and Rehab
East Chicago, Indiana
01.2023 - Current
- Led day-to-day nursing operations while guiding nursing personnel assigned to unit and shift.
- Provided patient care including tube feedings, suctioning, catheterization, dressing changes, colostomy/drainage-bag care, and IV/IV-site care.
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered and communicate relevant patient information to the healthcare team.
- Receive and transcribe physician telephone orders and accurately document orders according to established procedures.
- Review and document patient information, nursing assessments, care provided, and patient responses in a timely and descriptive manner.
- Coordinated communication among residents, nursing staff, physicians, and departments to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored personnel for adherence to safety procedures and care standards, promoting a culture of safety.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chateau Center
Willowbrook, Illinois
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Reconciled medication discrepancies and administered medications according to orders and facility procedures.
- Performed tracheostomy suctioning and provided related nursing care.
- Communicated patient needs and relevant clinical information to healthcare team members to facilitate coordinated care.
- Reviewed patient discharge records to ensure accurate documentation and supported smooth admissions and discharges.
- Trained and oriented new nurses to unit procedures and responsibilities.
- Followed infection prevention and control practices and completed required nursing documentation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Warren Barr – South Loop
Chicago, Illinois
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Delivered quality nursing care while ensuring resident rights, dignity, independence, and freedom of choice.
- Administer medications and parenteral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous injections within scope of practice.
- Place pharmacy orders and administer newly prescribed medications as ordered.
- Maintain controlled-substance and narcotic records and complete required documentation and inventory verification.
- Completed timely, accurate nursing documentation and monthly evaluations to reflect resident condition and progress.
- Supervise CNAs and subordinate staff, assign duties, and monitor completion of responsibilities.
- Collaborated with nursing staff and healthcare team members to address patient needs and enhance continuity of care.
Health Counselor
Jackson Park Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Delivered pre- and post-test HIV prevention counseling to diverse emergency department patients, enhancing their understanding of HIV risk and prevention.
- Executed rapid HIV testing and educated patients on prevention and risk-reduction strategies, contributing to informed health choices.
- Facilitated confidential patient services in a high-volume emergency department, ensuring privacy and trust in sensitive health discussions.
- Entered patient information into the EMR and maintained accurate documentation and data according to protocol.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Sinai Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Delivered direct basic nursing care and supported activities of daily living to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Facilitated ambulation, turning, positioning, bathing, grooming, meals, and feeding to promote patient mobility and hygiene.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, weights, intake, and output.
- Addressed patient call lights and requests promptly while ensuring accurate documentation of care provided.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Health Counselor/HIV Tester
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Performed rapid HIV testing, provided confidential results, and performed venipuncture collection for reactive patients.
- Delivered pre- and post-test HIV prevention counseling and education, ensuring patient understanding in a busy emergency department.
- Ensured confidentiality of patient information and maintained professional documentation to uphold privacy standards.
- Guided new associates as a preceptor, achieving daily patient testing goals through effective training and support.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
ATS Institute of Technology
Chicago, Illinois08-2015
Nursing -
South Suburban College
South Holland, Illinois02-2011
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Excelsior
Markham, Illinois10-2006
Skills
Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation and EMR
- Medication management
- Patient intake and information
- Admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Patient education
- Infection prevention and control
- Wound care
- IV therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy and venipuncture
- Clinical communication
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Incident documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Breathing treatments
- Time management and organization
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Shift supervision
- Clinical judgment
- Chronic disease management
- Verbal communication and family education
- Team collaboration management
- Safety protocols
- Infection control
- Shift supervision
- Clinical judgment
- Chronic disease management
- Verbal communication
- Family education
- Multitasking
- Psychotropic medications
- Verbal communication
- Safety protocols
- Family education
- Psychotropic medications
- Clinical documentation
- Multitasking
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Health and Rehab
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chateau Center
03.2020 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Warren Barr – South Loop
01.2016 - 01.2020
Health Counselor
Jackson Park Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount Sinai Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
Health Counselor/HIV Tester
Advocate Trinity Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
ATS Institute of Technology
Nursing -
South Suburban College
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Excelsior