Stephanie Kennedy
Registered Nurse
Burlington,NC
Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 13 year record of success in nursing and desiring a Registered Nurse position.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level a Registered Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
Cone Health
Greensboro, NC
05.2022 - Current
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cone Health, ARMC
Burlington, NC
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Registered Nurse
Twin Lakes Skilled Nursing
Elon, NC
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Supervisor of 20 bed unit.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cone Health ARMC
Burlington, NC
11.2009 - 08.2014
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 08.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC 08.2012 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Western Alamance High School
Elon, NC 08.2000 - 06.2004
Skills
Critical Thinking
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse - 2014- present
Timeline
BLS Certified- 2022- present
07-2022
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
Cone Health
05.2022 - Current
ACLS Certified 2021- present
06-2021
NRP Certified- 2021- present
06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Appalachian State University
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cone Health, ARMC
11.2018 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Twin Lakes Skilled Nursing
08.2014 - 11.2018
Licensed Registered Nurse - 2014- present
07-2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Alamance Community College
08.2012 - 05.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cone Health ARMC
11.2009 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Western Alamance High School
08.2000 - 06.2004