Latonya Kendrick
Milwaukee
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 2 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Oncology, Infusion and Urgent Care specialty.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions periodically, adjusting treatment plans as needed to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Aurora Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
- Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
- Liaised with physicians on discharge plans and created outpatient instructions for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Leveraged data to meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with patient, family and other care providers.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Oncology Infusion and Staff Registered Nurse
Froedtert Health
03.2022 - Current
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
- Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Hematology/Oncology Technician
Froedtert Health
12.2014 - 03.2022
- Collected blood samples using Butterfly needles, Ports, Picc lines, IV's and Straight needles.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Vitas Hospice And Health Care
09.2004 - 12.2014
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI12.2021
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI01.2021
Skills
- Peripheral IV and Port Insertion
- Care plan Implementation
- Symptoms Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- BCLS Certified
- Preventive health
- Strong clinical judgment
- Trauma recovery
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- IV infusion treatments
Timeline
RN Case Manager
VITAS Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Aurora Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Oncology Infusion and Staff Registered Nurse
Froedtert Health
03.2022 - Current
Hematology/Oncology Technician
Froedtert Health
12.2014 - 03.2022
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Vitas Hospice And Health Care
09.2004 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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