KYWANA COBBS

Charge Nurse (Skilled/Rehab & Memory Care)
04/2025 – Present

• Provide charge nurse oversight for skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care units
• Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor residents for changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols
• Delegate and supervise nursing staff and CNAs to ensure safe, efficient patient care
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transitions of care
• Serve as liaison between residents, families, providers, and nursing staff
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards, resident rights, and regulatory requirements

Charge Nurse (Travel Assignment – Skilled/Rehab & Memory Care)

• Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and protocols.
• Served as charge nurse on a short-term travel assignment supporting staffing needs
• Provided leadership across skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care units
• Conducted resident assessments and responded to acute clinical changes
• Administered medications and supervised nursing staff and CNAs
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care
• Adapted quickly to facility policies, workflows, and EMR systems

• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and families.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Administered medications and treatments following established protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Facilitated family meetings to discuss care options, fostering open communication and support during difficult times.
• Managed documentation of patient records in compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Managed pain effectively by closely monitoring symptoms and adjusting medications accordingly.
• Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
• Coordinated with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
• Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
• Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
• Advocated for patients'' wishes regarding medical treatment options, respecting cultural beliefs and values throughout the decision-making process.
• Utilized holistic approach to care, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.

• Managed nursing care delivery for assigned units during shifts
• Delegated and supervised nursing staff and nursing assistants
• Monitored patient conditions and responded appropriately to clinical changes
• Identified and addressed safety concerns
• Communicated patient status updates to physicians and leadership
• Coordinated patient care activities, enhancing communication among interdisciplinary teams.
• Evaluated patient conditions, documenting changes and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
• Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.

• Performed head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, and IV therapy
• Provided wound care, catheter care, and post-procedure monitoring
• Documented care accurately in EMR systems
• Assisted with procedures, rehabilitation, and activities of daily living
• Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and venipuncture
• Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal patient health.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.