Kinzli M. Zenon

Compassionate and service-driven nursing student-athlete committed to leadership, advocacy, and uplifting others. Through healthcare, athletics, campus involvement, and community service, I strive to lead by example, serve with purpose, and leave every community I am part of better than I found it.

• College of Nursing & Allied Health Deans List
• Fall 2022 & Spring 2023, Southern University Academic Excellence, 2024
• Alpha Lambda Honor Society Academic Success, 2024
• Student-Athlete Advocate, 2024
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Inductee, 2026
• Track & Field Scholarship Recipient, (2023-2026)
• SWAC Javelin 4th Place (2023), 3rd Place (2024), 2nd Place (2026)

National Marrow Donor Program  

Campus Ambassador     Fall 2023 - Present

• Represent NMDP on campus by promoting awareness of blood stem cell and marrow donation.
• Engage 60+ students and community members through campus outreach, educational events, and registry recruitment.
• Serve as a student advocate for patients with blood cancers and disorders by raising awareness of lifesaving stem cell donation.
• Collaborate with campus organizations and community partners to increase awareness and participation in donor registration.

Healing Place Church

Homeless Outreach Serve Team Leader    Summer 2026 - Present

• Lead 10+ volunteers during outreach efforts serving individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Assist with serving meals and sorting donated clothes to individuals and families in need.
• Encourage volunteers to serve with compassion, respect, and consistency.

Southern University Athletics Track & Field

Team Captain    Fall 2022 - Spring 2026

• Served as Team Captain for the Throwers, providing leadership, encouragement, and support to fellow athletes.
• Represent Southern University as a collegiate student-athlete and javelin competitor.
• Demonstrate discipline, commitment, time management, and teamwork while balancing academics and athletics.
• Participate in team and campus service activities that support the Southern University community.

Student Nursing Association

Member     Spring 2025 - Present

• Participate in nursing-related service, educational, and community outreach activities.
• Support initiatives focused on healthcare awareness, advocacy, and community engagement.
• Engaged in a Back-to-School Bash and health screenings, providing health information and supporting students and the campus community.

Baton Rouge General

Patient Care Associate Nurse Tech Nurse Intern   May 2025 - Present

• Provide compassionate patient care by assisting with daily living activities, obtaining vital signs, and supporting patient needs under nursing supervision.
• Collaborate with nurses and healthcare professionals while maintaining patient safety, accurate documentation, and infection-control standards.
• Support patients from diverse backgrounds by providing compassionate care, respecting individual needs, and advocating for their health and well-being.
• Develop hands-on clinical experience while progressing through increasing levels of responsibility in preparation for a nursing career.