Kwenda Parker
Resources For Human Development
Smyrna,DE
32
years of professional experience
Patient-focused Registered Nurse with a background in psychiatric and geriatric care. Driven, hardworking, adaptable and resilient. Bringing a 26-year record offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Work History
Registered Nurse
13 Years 10 Months- Implement, maintain, and coordinates medical treatment for 98 ACT consumers
- Performs medical functions regarding basic health, medical assessments, and education
- Provides face-to-face services in consumer's homes, in public places, or wherever necessary
- Provides on-call coverage as part of staff rotation monthly
- Provides crisis intervention.
- Administers medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitors responses.
Registered Nurse, Nurse Supervisor
26 Years 10 Months- Screened psychiatric emergencies at request of Psychiatrist to determine need for inpatient admission or outpatient treatment
- Facilitated legal papers re: involuntary commitments and transfers to inpatient psychiatric units as required
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse, Nurse Supervisor
4 Years 5 Months- Weekend and PRN Clinical Nurse Supervisor of 68 bed semi Medical-Surgical Geriatric facility
- Was responsible for clinical supervision 32 employees across several disciplines and dietary department
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
BSN
AAS Degree - Nursing: Nursing
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Clear Patient Communication
Compassionate and Caring
Medication Administration
Patient Care Assessment
Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Direct Patient Care
Community Healthcare Programming
Preventive Healthcare
Accurate Documentation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Resources For Human Development
10.2012 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Nurse Supervisor
Brandywine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc
01.2010 - 06.2014Read More
Registered Nurse, Nurse Supervisor
Delaware Psychiatric Center
06.1994 - 04.2021Read More
Delaware Skills Center
Practical Nursing from Nursing
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Delaware Technical And Community College
AAS Degree from Nursing: Nursing
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Delaware Technical Community College
BSN
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