Kirsti C. Kenedy
Kingston
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over a year of experience in the emergency department. Demonstrates strong teamwork abilities, willingness to learn, and handle multiple tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments while bringing a determined and positive attitude to the work environment. Seeking the opportunity to expand skills and knowledge and provide patient-centered emergent care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Administered emergency care to diverse patient populations in high-pressure environments.
- Evaluated patient conditions, prioritizing interventions based on acuity and urgency of care needs.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring effective communication between families and healthcare providers.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed facility policies, OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations to maintain legal compliance.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to rapidly identify life-threatening conditions, initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Reduced medication errors significantly by diligently following established protocols when administering medications.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Nurse Technician
Mercy Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Provide emotional support for patients through active listening and therapeutic communication techniques.
- Collect and document patient information.
- Obtain peripheral intravenous access.
- Stock patient rooms with supplies and clean rooms in-between each patient.
- Answer call signals to attend to patient needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Medical Assistant
Doctors Weight Loss Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Handled front desk responsibilities such as answering phones, greeting patients, and managing paperwork.
- Managed patient check-in by pulling charts, verifying data, and organizing paperwork.
- Examined patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and body measurements.
- Educated patients regarding lifestyle changes, including exercise and diet plans.
- Phone Number: (580) 504-6392
Cashier
Dollar General
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Completed cash register transactions.
- Addressed and helped customers with questions and product locations.
- Stocked and sorted shelves and end-caps with store products.
- Phone number: (405) 456-0323
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing (A.A.S)
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK01.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Kingston High School
Kingston, OK01.2018
Skills
- Collaborative team player
- Compassionate & Professional
- Highly Motivated & Determined
- Conducting patient assessments
- Critical care management
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ALS- Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- (look at other certifications)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Technician
Mercy Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Doctors Weight Loss Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2022
Cashier
Dollar General
01.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Kingston High School
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing (A.A.S)
Murray State College
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