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LaTasha Christian-Kennard

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and remarkable skill at multitasking and prioritizing patient, colleague, and departmental needs. Over 10 years experience in a fast-paced environment providing direct patient care, triage, and trauma/emergency care. Strong commitment, passion, and leadership is exuded in all interactions. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department

VCU Health
09.2022 - Current
  • Deliver emergency care to pediatric patients in a 22-bed unit, managing diverse medical conditions.
  • Proven track record of quickly recognizing potentially life-threatening situations, taking decisive action to provide optimal care through prompt intervention and support.
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric trauma patients.
  • Assist physicians in performing complex procedures, including intubations, lumbar punctures, chest tube insertion, wound debridement, and suturing; utilizing proper equipment and techniques.
  • Manage medication administration including oral, IV, and intramuscular routes alongside monitoring patients for any adverse reactions.
  • Respond quickly to any changes in patient condition or urgent requests from physicians or family members.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions for pediatric ER patients.
  • Ensure quality patient care by collaborating closely with physicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Facilitate communication between physicians, staff members, and families regarding diagnosis and treatment plans for pediatric patients.
  • Create a supportive environment for patients and families facing difficult circumstances, facilitating the healing process and mitigating adherence obstacles.

Registered Nurse- Pediatric Emergency Department

Aya Healthcare- Children's National
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Cared for patients in 36-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients with various diagnoses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Registered Nurse- Pediatric Emergency Department

VCU Health System
08.2014 - 02.2022
  • Cared for patients in 16-bed unit, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.

Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit

Southside Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for critically ill patients.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically patients.
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
  • Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA
05.2013

Skills

  • Pediatric Patient Care and Assessments
  • Pediatric Emergency Care and Procedures
  • Strong Clinical Judgement
  • Sepsis Prevention and Treatment
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Team building and team leading
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Difficult IV Insertion
  • Staff development & Precepting

Certification


  • Licensed Registered Nurse - Virginia
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support
  • TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • ENPC - -Emergency Nursing Pediatrics Course

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department

VCU Health
09.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse- Pediatric Emergency Department

Aya Healthcare- Children's National
02.2022 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse- Pediatric Emergency Department

VCU Health System
08.2014 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit

Southside Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 08.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

John Tyler Community College

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