Kenyatta Cowains
Southaven,MS
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 11 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in various units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Regional One Health Medical Center
Memphis, TN
01.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
Memphis, TN
06.2019 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing
Whitehaven Community Living Center
Memphis, TN
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
Allegiance Specialty Hospital
Greenville, MS
12.2014 - 01.2017
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
Greenville, MS
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing
Arbor Walk Healthcare Center
Greenville, MS
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
Hammond, IN01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS12.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05.2012
Associate of Arts -
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05.2009
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Care Coordination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Oversight
- Treatment Preparation
- Decision Making
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Preventive Healthcare
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Regional One Health Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing
Whitehaven Community Living Center
01.2017 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Allegiance Specialty Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Delta Regional Medical Center
03.2014 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing
Arbor Walk Healthcare Center
08.2012 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Mississippi Delta Community College
Associate of Arts -
Mississippi Delta Community College