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LaTonya Kennedy

Mobile

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Springhill Memorial Hospital, showcasing strong clinical judgment and critical care expertise. Dedicated with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination. Demonstrated exceptional adaptability and patient assessment acumen, ensuring high-quality care across diverse settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator

Viva Health
06.2023 - 10.2024

Care coordinato that works with individuals to help them better understand their medical conditions and/or medications.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Springhill Memorial Hospital
12.2006 - 09.2024
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

Travel Registered Nurse

SnapCare
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Krucial Staffing
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Providence Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
  • Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.

Registered Nurse, Phone Nurse

Alabama Medical Group
08.2014 - 06.2019
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
05.2006

LPN Certificate - Nursing

Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL
08.1995

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Care Planning
  • Critical Care
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Emergency Care

Certification

ACLS and BLS certifications

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator

Viva Health
06.2023 - 10.2024

Travel Registered Nurse

SnapCare
02.2022 - 04.2022

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Krucial Staffing
01.2021 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Providence Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse, Phone Nurse

Alabama Medical Group
08.2014 - 06.2019

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Springhill Memorial Hospital
12.2006 - 09.2024

ACLS and BLS certifications

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

University of Mobile

LPN Certificate - Nursing

Bishop State Community College
LaTonya Kennedy