Kenyanna Gentry
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing at Silver Birch Assisted Living, adept in leading quality improvement initiatives and nurse education. Demonstrated leadership by enhancing safety protocols and compliance training, significantly improving care standards. Skilled in CPR/First Aid, with a strong work ethic, ensuring excellence in patient care and staff development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Silver Birch Assisted Living
03.2024 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Implemented policy changes based on updated best practices, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of nursing practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions..
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Ensured adherence to state and federal regulations by conducting regular compliance training for nursing staff.
Medical Records Coordinator
Majestic Care New Haven
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed electronic health records using EMR software, ensuring accurate data entry and maintenance.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for both physical and electronic records, enhancing accessibility.
- Coordinated patient record requests, ensuring timely and secure delivery to authorized personnel.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
IHCC Nurse
Silver Birch Living
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed time efficiently while handling multiple responsibilities such as direct patient care tasks along with administrative duties like scheduling appointments or maintaining inventory of supplies.
- Served as a resource person for patients and families by providing them with information about their conditions, treatment options, and available community resources.
- ,Completing admissions, discharges, capturing IHCC hours.
Charge Nurse
Renaissance Village
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Supervised nursing staff, providing guidance and support to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift reports to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Rehabilitation Nurse
Covington Manor
10.2010 - 12.2015
- Administering medications and insulin to resident in a timely manner.
- Completing head to toe assessments, IV therapy, wound care.
- Tackling multiple admissions and discharges on a daily basis.
- Assist resident through recovery process post surgery and help them get back to their daily routines.
- Over seeing CNA'S and QMA's
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Fort Wayne03-2010
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- CPR /First Aid Certified
- Assessments and Care Plans
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Silver Birch Assisted Living
03.2024 - Current
Medical Records Coordinator
Majestic Care New Haven
07.2022 - 03.2024
IHCC Nurse
Silver Birch Living
03.2019 - 01.2022
Charge Nurse
Renaissance Village
01.2016 - 06.2018
Rehabilitation Nurse
Covington Manor
10.2010 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
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