Tanya Kenny
Fargo
Summary
Highly motivated, dedicated, and results-oriented professional with 10+ years of comprehensive experience in the healthcare industry focusing on unparalleled patient care experience. Demonstrating proficiency and expertise in daily clinical operations and hospital management to effectively implement improvements and enhance patient care. Equipped with clinical knowledge, versatile skill set, and an exceptional capacity to identify, evaluate, and understand patients' needs and provide high-caliber health care. Utilizing interpersonal skills and collaborative nature to interface with healthcare professionals and handle patients of diverse backgrounds and personalities. Leveraging a proven track record of work ethic and integrity to achieve vision and success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Oregon State Hospital
Junction City
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
New Hampshire Hospital
Concord
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
RN Staff Nurse
Montana State Hospotal
Warm Springs
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications and treatments to patients in mental health care settings.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
Medical Lake
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Administrated all aspects of quality patient care from patient admission to discharge as well as transfer to other units.
- Collaborated and conferred with physicians and other healthcare staff to discuss diagnoses and create treatment approaches.
- Trained and coached new nurses in daily operational procedures, including techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw administration of medications via oral, and intramuscular injections, as well as monitoring status and responses.
- Constantly monitored patients and reported changes in physical ability, appearance, and behavior for treatment plans.
- Maintained patient care by initiating and following through with care plan, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians in minor procedures and assessed patients' physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Oregon State Hospital
Junction City
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Administrated all aspects of quality patient care from patient admission to discharge as well as transfer to other units.
- Collaborated and conferred with physicians and other healthcare staff to discuss diagnoses and create treatment approaches.
- Trained and coached new nurses in daily operational procedures, including techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw administration of medications via oral, and intramuscular injections, as well as monitoring status and responses.
- Constantly monitored patients and reported changes in physical ability, appearance, and behavior for treatment plans.
- Maintained patient care by initiating and following through with care plan, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians in minor procedures and assessed patients' physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Oregon State Hospital
Salem
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Administrated all aspects of quality patient care from patient admission to discharge as well as transfer to other units.
- Collaborated and conferred with physicians and other healthcare staff to discuss diagnoses and create treatment approaches.
- Trained and coached new nurses in daily operational procedures, including techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw administration of medications via oral, and intramuscular injections, as well as monitoring status and responses.
- Constantly monitored patients and reported changes in physical ability, appearance, and behavior for treatment plans.
- Maintained patient care by initiating and following through with care plan, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians in minor procedures and assessed patients' physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status.
Staff Nurse
Harborview Hospital
Seattle
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Administrated all aspects of quality patient care from patient admission to discharge as well as transfer to other units.
- Collaborated and conferred with physicians and other healthcare staff to discuss diagnoses and create treatment approaches.
- Trained and coached new nurses in daily operational procedures, including techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw administration of medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, as well as monitoring status and responses.
- Constantly monitored patients and reported changes in physical ability, appearance, and behavior for treatment plans.
- Maintained patient care by initiating and following through with care plan, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians in minor procedures and assessed patients' physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status.
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse
Cascade Behavioral Health
Tukwilla
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Administrated all aspects of quality patient care from patient admission to discharge as well as transfer to other units.
- Collaborated and conferred with physicians and other healthcare staff to discuss diagnoses and create treatment approaches.
- Trained and coached new nurses in daily operational procedures, including techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw administration of medications via oral, and intramuscular injections, as well as monitoring status and responses.
- Constantly monitored patients and reported changes in physical ability, appearance, and behavior for treatment plans.
- Maintained patient care by initiating and following through with care plan, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians in minor procedures and assessed patients' physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital
Santa Rosa
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Administrated all aspects of quality patient care from patient admission to discharge as well as transfer to other units.
- Collaborated and conferred with physicians and other healthcare staff to discuss diagnoses and create treatment approaches.
- Trained and coached new nurses in daily operational procedures, including techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw administration of medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, as well as monitoring status and responses.
- Constantly monitored patients and reported changes in physical ability, appearance, and behavior for treatment plans.
- Maintained patient care by initiating and following through with care plan, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians in minor procedures and assessed patients' physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status.
Charge Nurse
Red River Behavioral Health
Grand Forks
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Facilitated and conducted different therapies and various medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans.
- Assessed and evaluated patient health to order the appropriate test/assessment and adjusted care plans according to results.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and educated patients, answering questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment.
- Managed patient admissions/discharges in various settings, including hospital, home care, rehabilitative facility, and self-care.
- Documented information in patients' EMR, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Professionally interacted with patients and loved ones while updating them on care plans and advocating for needs.
- Administered medication to patients while maintaining accountability for an accurate narcotic count at the end of each shift.
- Documented patient procedures, treatments performed, and medications administered according to privacy requirements.
- Coordinated nursing care through staff assignments, assisted physicians, and communicated with ancillary departments.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Telecare Crisis Stabilization
Santa Cruz
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Developed and established new policies and updated existing policies to improve the standard of care for patients while maintaining compliance with the local, state, and federal guidelines on HIPAA, benefits administration, and general liability.
- Prepared infection control surveillance reports, identified trends, and developed actions to control/prevent infections.
- Directed patient care by planning and assigning staff workload while performing rounds, observe care, and interviews.
- Participated in timeframe management team meetings to identify concerns and issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated closely and coordinated with staff, management, and external stakeholders to deliver quality patient care.
- Directed daily operations for a high-volume facility, providing leadership to employees and across different departments.
- Monitored and inspected processes to eliminate hazards and risks while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, creating corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
Nurse Manager
Telecare Crisis Stabilization Unit
Ridgecrest
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Mentored new nurses and healthcare staff on proper techniques, operational flow, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Effectively supervised, directed, and motivated the nursing staff to promote efficiencies and high-quality performance.
- Continuously updated patient charts on treatment and medications to keep records current and support care plans.
- Maintained continuity of care by strategically managing and delegating tasks to professional/paraprofessional nursing staff.
- Delivered proficient case management, milieu management, medication administration, and emergency intervention.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications, monitored responses, and conducted patient assessments.
- Independently investigated and resolved complaints by demonstrating clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Successfully established and optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments, resulting in smooth floor flow.
Psychiatric Liaison
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Regularly monitored and observed patient status while continuously maintaining organized charts on each patient daily.
- Applied interventions in special cases and when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Employed respect and compassion in providing care, treated patients with dignity, and interacted with families with empathy.
Staff Nurse
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
San Mateo
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Conferred and coordinated with healthcare professionals to discuss diagnoses and devise effective treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts, administered medications, and monitored responses to support proper patient care and treatment.
- Oversaw patient health information gathering through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
- Performed skill-requiring nursing interventions, such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plans of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Efficiently monitored patients' conditions, recording and reporting any changes to physicians to adjust the treatment plan.
- Observed patients and reported changes in physical ability, appearance, and behavior for possible treatment plans.
- Managed elements of patient care, including assessment, planning, and execution of care plan from admission to discharge.
- Formulated and implemented nursing procedures and measures to restore, maintain, and promote patients' health.
Nurse Manager
Telecare Crisis Stabilization Unit
Ridgecrest
10.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Auburn Regional Medical Center
Auburn
07.2017 - 10.2017
Staff Nurse
Western State Hospital
Tacoma
03.2017 - 07.2017
Staff Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
Medical Lake
06.2016 - 03.2017
Charge Nurse
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center
Cambridge
03.2015 - 06.2015
Charge Nurse
Prairie St Johns
Fargo
05.2013 - 03.2015
Staff Nurse
Sanford Hospital
Fargo
08.2011 - 10.2013
Staff Nurse
Avera St. Luke's Hospital
Aberdeen
10.2009 - 08.2011
Case Manager
Women’s Health Center
Duluth
07.2008 - 10.2009
Staff Nurse
Meritcare Hospital
Fargo
07.2004 - 07.2008
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Presentation College
Aberdeen, SDLicensed Practical Nursing -
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Moorhead, MNSkills
- Healthcare Service
- Patient Care Operations
- Medication Administration
- Treatment Planning
- Patient & Family Education
- Patient Safety
- Case & Medication Management
- Patient Information Collection
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Clinical Policies & Regulations
- HIPAA Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Training
- Coaching & Mentoring
- People Management
- Assignment & Scheduling
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Emotional Support
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Coordination
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Continuous Learning
- Leadership Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Cerner
- Epic Nursing Program
- Centricity
Core Expertise
- Healthcare Service
- Patient Care Operations
- Medication Administration
- Treatment Planning
- Patient & Family Education
- Patient Safety
- Case & Medication Management
- Patient Information Collection
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Clinical Policies & Regulations
- HIPAA Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Training
- Coaching & Mentoring
- People Management
- Assignment & Scheduling
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Emotional Support
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Coordination
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Continuous Learning
- Leadership Skills
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Oregon State Hospital
09.2025 - Current
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
New Hampshire Hospital
03.2025 - 08.2025
RN Staff Nurse
Montana State Hospotal
08.2024 - 12.2024
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
10.2023 - 06.2024
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Oregon State Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2023
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Oregon State Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
Staff Nurse
Harborview Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse
Cascade Behavioral Health
08.2021 - 10.2021
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital
07.2020 - 07.2021
Charge Nurse
Red River Behavioral Health
10.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Director of Nursing
Telecare Crisis Stabilization
08.2019 - 10.2019
Nurse Manager
Telecare Crisis Stabilization Unit
09.2018 - 07.2019
Psychiatric Liaison
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2018
Staff Nurse
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2018
Nurse Manager
Telecare Crisis Stabilization Unit
10.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Auburn Regional Medical Center
07.2017 - 10.2017
Staff Nurse
Western State Hospital
03.2017 - 07.2017
Staff Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
06.2016 - 03.2017
Charge Nurse
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center
03.2015 - 06.2015
Charge Nurse
Prairie St Johns
05.2013 - 03.2015
Staff Nurse
Sanford Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2013
Staff Nurse
Avera St. Luke's Hospital
10.2009 - 08.2011
Case Manager
Women’s Health Center
07.2008 - 10.2009
Staff Nurse
Meritcare Hospital
07.2004 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Presentation College
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Minnesota State Community and Technical College