Samantha Kenneda
77 Dual Branch, North Spring,WV
Summary
Dedicated community health nurse skilled in collaboration, patient advocacy, and education. Proven ability to assess patient needs and facilitate comprehensive care, enhancing health outcomes for diverse populations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Nurse
Interim HealthCare
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitated outreach and education via events such as Better Breather's Club, enhancing community engagement through meet & greet activities to deliver essential information for optimal beneficiary care.
- Executed outreach calls to assess beneficiaries' potential needs for assistance. Performed home visits to further evaluate identified support requirements. Initiated discussions with beneficiaries to uncover specific needs for assistance. Organized follow-up visits according to initial evaluations of beneficiaries' conditions.
- Collaborate with staff, coworkers, community resources, and providers to ensure comprehensive patient care and support.
- Provided education to patients and families concerning chronic illnesses and medications.
Enabled access to essential resources for optimized patient care. - Engaged with healthcare providers to facilitate communication and advance care delivery outcomes.
- Perform hospital visits to support effective transitions of care from hospital to home setting.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare systems to enhance their overall experience.
RN Care Manager, GCM
Acentra/Kepro
07.2017 - 10.2023
- Educated patients and families on health management and resources.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and goals.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Managed referrals and ensured timely follow-up care for patients.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed individualized care plans, and coordinated with other health care providers to ensure quality of care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases and develop effective strategies for resolving problems encountered by patients.
- Conducted home visits to assess the health status of patients in their homes or other community settings.
Unit Charge Nurse
Wyoming Nursing & Rehabilitation
New Richmond, WV
10.2006 - 07.2017
- Managed wound dressings and utilized advanced healing technologies effectively.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records consistently.
- Coordinated patient assessments for care plan development and implementation.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety.
- Managed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
Registered Nurse
Welch Community Hospital
10.1999 - 10.2006
- Provided direct nursing care to walk-in clinic, medical-surgical and emergency room patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical and emergency room patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to nursing staff.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Student Assistant
US Army Corps of Engineers, RD Bailey Lake
07.1993 - 07.1996
- Answered incoming phone calls to address questions or transfer to appropriate staff members.
- Provided administrative support such as filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, and sorting mail.
- Assisted in organizing community outreach events for environmental and boat education.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Southern WV Community & Technical College
Mt. Gay WV05-1998
High School Diploma -
Baileysville High School
Brenton, WV05-1993
Skills
I have been a Registered Nurse for 27 years, including the past 9 years serving Funds' beneficiaries in contract roles Throughout my career, I have remained committed to delivering high-quality care and providing education to effectively support this population
I am a collaborative team member with strong communication skills and a proven ability to work well with others I currently hold an active RN license, am CPR certified, and have completed all requirements for my multi-state license, which is pending finalization upon results of my background check
I believe my experience, dedication, and ongoing commitment to the beneficiaries make me a strong candidate for this position, and I would welcome the opportunity to be considered
Timeline
Community Health Nurse
Interim HealthCare
10.2023 - Current
RN Care Manager, GCM
Acentra/Kepro
07.2017 - 10.2023
Unit Charge Nurse
Wyoming Nursing & Rehabilitation
10.2006 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Welch Community Hospital
10.1999 - 10.2006
Student Assistant
US Army Corps of Engineers, RD Bailey Lake
07.1993 - 07.1996
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Southern WV Community & Technical College
High School Diploma -
Baileysville High School