Michelle Kennedy
Columbia,TN
Summary
Hardworking Diabetes Educator passionate about improving individual and community health through education and public awareness. Good teacher and relationship builder with excellent communication skills. Ready to offer years of related experience to a fast-paced position with a growing organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diabetes Program Coordinator
Maury Regional Medical Center
Columbia, Tennessee
01.2009 - Current
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
- Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
Staff Development Coordinator Registered Nurse
Life Care Center Of Columbia
Columbia, Tennessee
08.2006 - 10.2013
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Saint Thomas Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee
06.2008 - 04.2011
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on cardiac telemetry unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2005 - 03.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia States Community College
Columbia, TN12.2004
Skills
- Diabetic Care
- Disease Prevention
- Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment
- Developing Patient Care Plans
- Education Program Management
- Interviewing Techniques
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Carbohydrate Counting
Certification
- CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator
- PCCN - Progressive Care Certified Nurse
Timeline
Diabetes Program Coordinator
Maury Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Saint Thomas Hospital
06.2008 - 04.2011
Staff Development Coordinator Registered Nurse
Life Care Center Of Columbia
08.2006 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse
Centennial Medical Center
01.2005 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbia States Community College
- CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator
- PCCN - Progressive Care Certified Nurse
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