Krystal Kennedy
Calumet City,IL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Nurse
Bria of Palos
Palos Hills, Illinois
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals in developing patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report to physician or specialist.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Initiated emergency measures when necessary while providing appropriate life support measures until medical assistance arrived.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Performed physical exams on patients as needed.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assessed patients to determine health status, illnesses, and injuries.
LPN
Peace Village Retirement Community
Palos Park, Illinois
09.2021 - Current
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
LPN
Bethshan
Palos Heights, Illinois
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Caan Academy of Nursing
Matteson, IL09-2018
Skills
- Behavioral health
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Ventilator management
- Oxygen therapy
- Cardiac monitoring
Timeline
Specialty Nurse
Bria of Palos
12.2023 - Current
LPN
Peace Village Retirement Community
09.2021 - Current
LPN
Bethshan
01.2019 - 05.2020
LPN - Nursing
Caan Academy of Nursing