NICOLA KENNEDY
Plainfield,NJ
Summary
Proficient and caring new graduate BSN-RN, offering over 7 years of patient-facing experience previously as an LPN and CNA. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehabilitation
2019.12 - Current
- Delegate tasks to CNAs and document care in EMR
- Obtain and record vital signs, intake and output and blood glucose
- Administer medication and Perform medication reconciliation
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Inform physicians of changes in patients’ status.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehabilitation
2017.08 - 2019.12
Performed assistance with activities of daily living to clients in long term care setting while following facility protocols and maintaining safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Star Nursing Agency / Townhouse Rehab
2017.01 - 2017.08
- Performed activities of daily living for patients on the ventilator unit; monitored vitals.
Education
Liberal Arts/Humanities -
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYBachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY12.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- HIS Hospital Information Systems (Epic, Sunrise, Sigma)
- Wound Care
- Compassionate Care
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR certified - Infant, Child, and Adult
- New Jersey Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse, 26NR25987800
- New York State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse, 929510
Affiliations
American Nursing Association #06277258
Nursing Clinicals
- ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL HEART CENTER, Roslyn, NY, Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Capstone, 11/2023 - 12/2023, Obtained history, conducted assessments, and provided nursing care for 6 - 8 patients with acute and chronic medical surgical conditions (HIV, COPD, stroke, infection, diabetes, renal failure, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and drug- and alcohol abuse), Obtained and recorded vital signs, intake and output and blood glucose., Performed tracheostomy care, suctioning and mouth care, tube feedings., Participated in providing wound care and respiratory treatments with specialists., Prepared and administered oral, subcutaneous, and IV medications., Participated in admitting and discharge planning with interdisciplinary team., Followed isolation precautions and infection control procedures.
- LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER, New Hyde Park, NY, Medical Surgical Unit, 09/2023 - 10/2023
- HERRICKS COMMUNITY CENTER, New Hyde Park, NY, Community Health, 01/2023 - 03/2023
- NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, East Meadow, NY, Labor and Delivery / Postpartum, 01/2023 - 03/2023
- NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, East Meadow, NY, Pediatrics, 03/2023 - 05/2023
- NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, East Meadow, NY, Mental Health, 09/2022 - 10/2022
- NYU LANGONE HOSPITAL LONGISLAND, Mineola, NY, Fundamentals of Patient Centered Nursing Care - Oncology Unit, 01/2022 - 04/2022
- Northshore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY, Medical Surgical Nursing, 09/2022 - 11/2022
Training
- VEEB Nassau County School of Practical Nursing, Hicksville, NY, License Practical Nursing, 08/2019
- Access Careers, Hempstead, NY, Certified Nursing Assistant, 08/2016
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehabilitation
2019.12 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehabilitation
2017.08 - 2019.12
Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Star Nursing Agency / Townhouse Rehab
2017.01 - 2017.08
Liberal Arts/Humanities -
Nassau Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR certified - Infant, Child, and Adult
- New Jersey Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse, 26NR25987800
- New York State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse, 929510
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