Hi, I’m
Kessie Underwood
Summerville,SC
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Aya Healthcare
Travel RN
2021.01 - Current (3 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
Genesis Healthcare Center
ADON
2016.12 - 2021.01 (4 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Evaluated work performance of 60 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Education
Bluefield State College , Bluefield, WV
Associate of Science from Nursing
05.1999
Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Oversight
- Acute Illness
- Heart Failure
- Spinal Fusion
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Care
- Nursing Protocols
- Joint Replacement
- Blood Product Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Interpreting EKGs
- Lab Testing and Analysis
- Chest Tubes
- Central Venous Lines
Certification
- ACLS/BLS Training - (March 2023-March 2025)
Timeline
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
2021.01 - Current (3 years & 8 months)
ADON
Genesis Healthcare Center
2016.12 - 2021.01 (4 years & 1 month)
Bluefield State College
Associate of Science from Nursing
- ACLS/BLS Training - (March 2023-March 2025)
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