Rosa Kent
Macon,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Charge Nurse
Aya Healthcare Agency
04.2022 - Current
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital General Surgery
10.2018 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
REGISTERED NURSE
Emory Clinic
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Counseled 50+ patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Pruitt Healthcare- Peake
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Pruitt Health Hospice
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
RN, Emergency Department
Coliseum Medical Center
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
LPN Team Lead
Coliseum Medical Center
10.2006 - 05.2014
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Science
ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURE COLLEGE
Tifton, GA05.2014
LPN - Nursing
CENTRAL GA TECHNICAL College
Macon, GA05.2006
Skills
- Therapeutic Procedures
- Nursing Protocols
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- EPIC EMR
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
Additional Information
- References Available Upon request
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIHSS - National Institute Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
Travel Registered Charge Nurse
Aya Healthcare Agency
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital General Surgery
10.2018 - 04.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Emory Clinic
04.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Pruitt Healthcare- Peake
07.2016 - 04.2017
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Pruitt Health Hospice
01.2015 - 07.2016
RN, Emergency Department
Coliseum Medical Center
05.2014 - 01.2015
LPN Team Lead
Coliseum Medical Center
10.2006 - 05.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Science
ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURE COLLEGE
LPN - Nursing
CENTRAL GA TECHNICAL College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIHSS - National Institute Health Stroke Scale
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