Petra Kendall
BROKEN ARROW,OK
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical nursing expertise, committed to delivering exceptional patient care while prioritizing safety and employing evidence-based practices to enhance treatment outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Tulsa Endoscopy Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Followed the AGA doctors to their outpatient clinic operations.
- Worked full-time across pre-operative, procedural, and recovery areas.
- Transitioned to part-time role, working two days weekly starting April 2024.
Staff Registered Nurse
St Francis South Endoscopy
Tulsa, OK
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Monitored and documented patient conditions, vital signs, and recovery progress accurately.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to mitigate symptoms and prevent recurrence.
- Addressed patient inquiries and provided educational materials for post-visit reference.
- Reviewed physician orders and engaged in medication management to ensure patient safety.
- Clarified treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets, and physician instructions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to facilitate treatment interventions.
- Monitored post-surgery vitals, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Recorded medical histories, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
Pre Admissions
Center for Orthopaedic Reconstruction
Jenks, OK
09.2015 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients on surgical procedures, blood draws, EKGs, and medication guidelines.
- Instructed on proper body alignment post-surgery to promote recovery.
- Gathered patient information on medical conditions and surgical risks for informed consent review.
- Provided essential information enabling patients to make informed health care decisions.
- Implemented patient education strategies to alleviate anxiety surrounding surgical processes.
- Facilitated discussion of treatment options to support patient autonomy and understanding.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. John Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow, OK
10.2010 - 09.2015
- Assessed patients prior to surgery, giving time for questions and answers. Ensuring proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Developed a way to keep obese patients safe on the Hana table for hip surgery, then taught the technique to other nurses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented the progress.
- Set up platelet-rich plasma treatment and the cell saver.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital
Tulsa, OK
10.2005 - 10.2010
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients conditions.
- Assist physician or CRNA with anesthesia.
- Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures. Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
- Continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
- Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
- Maintain files and records of surgical procedures.
Observe patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universitaet
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen , GermanySkills
- ACLS and BLS certification
- IV insertion and blood collection
- Medical procedure preparation
- Accurate documentation
- Trust building and rapport
- Patient care assessment
- Compassionate care
- Charting and documentation
- Procedure room setup
- Treatment recommendations
- Intake and discharge processes
- Decision making
- Creative problem solving
- Patient education
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Tulsa Endoscopy Center
05.2022 - 04.2025
Staff Registered Nurse
St Francis South Endoscopy
10.2019 - 05.2022
Pre Admissions
Center for Orthopaedic Reconstruction
09.2015 - 10.2019
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. John Broken Arrow
10.2010 - 09.2015
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital
10.2005 - 10.2010
BSN - Nursing
Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universitaet
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