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Patricia Kennedy, RN

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Morton Plant Hospital, skilled in critical thinking and patient assessment. Recognized for exceptional clinical judgment and awarded a Daisy Nomination for outstanding care. Proficient in medication administration, post-op care, and patient education, dedicated to enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes in maternal and newborn health.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Mom/Baby Nurse

Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
12.2021 - Current

Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention for both mothers and their infants.

Experienced in caring for post-op c-section, post-op bilateral tubal legations, and circumcisions.

Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph's Women's Hospital, Baycare
12.2016 - 12.2020

Experienced in caring for postpartum patients and their newborns using critical thinking skills, prioritizing nursing interventions, administering medications safely, and skillfully managed challenging patient situations with de-escalating techniques. Also worked as relief charge, NAN, circumcision nurse, preceptor, and nursery nurse. As nursery nurse, it was my responsibility to care for newborns needing extra assistance after delivery due to complications. I administered care as needed to stabilize infants and to transfer care to appropriate hospital floors.

Awarded Daisy Nomination on October 9, 2017 for my extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care.

Registered Nurse

Bayfront Health Baby Place
01.2014 - 12.2016

Experienced in care of post-partum patients and their newborns. Cared for patients after c-section, tubal legations, and blood patches. Cared for infants during and after circumcision.

Registered Nurse

Riverside Regional Medical Center
2008 - 2013

Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs for new mothers and their infants.

Experienced charge nurse, nursery nurse, and preceptor.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

Riverside School of Professional Nursing
Newport News, VA
01-2007

Diploma - Nursing

Riverside School of Practical Nursing
Newport News, VA
01-2005

Skills

  • Medication and IV administrati
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient assessment
  • Documentation and charting
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient discharge
  • Wound care
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • NRP, BLS, and STABLE certifications

Certification

Certifications in ACLS, BLS, NRP, and STABLE.

Registered Nurse License (2007-Current)

Licensed Practical Nurse (2005-Expired)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Mom/Baby Nurse

Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
12.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph's Women's Hospital, Baycare
12.2016 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse

Bayfront Health Baby Place
01.2014 - 12.2016

Registered Nurse

Riverside Regional Medical Center
2008 - 2013

Diploma - Nursing

Riverside School of Professional Nursing

Diploma - Nursing

Riverside School of Practical Nursing
Patricia Kennedy, RN