Tasha Kennedy
Pottstown,PA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified Registered Nurse offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 13 + years in the medical field. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Pottstown Hospital Tower Health
12.2023 - Current
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Travel RN
Armstaffing
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members involved in providing quality patient care services.
RN, PCU
Grandview Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments of assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other health data to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented all medication administration accurately.
- Performed numerous diagnostic tests such as EKGs, blood draws, catheterizations., according to established standards of practice.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
RN Staff Nurse
Paoli Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2021
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments of assigned patients.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other health data to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented all medication administration accurately.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified treatment plans accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other health data to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Performed numerous diagnostic tests such as EKGs, blood draws, catheterizations., according to established standards of practice.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by providing guidance to other nurses on the unit.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired staff nurses orienting them to departmental expectations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve overall patient outcomes across the organization.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
RN Staff Nurse
Pottstown Hospital
07.2012 - 05.2019
- Provided direct care to patients with varying levels of acuity and complexity.
- Assessed patients for changes in condition and reported findings to physicians.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized patient care plans.
- Performed initial assessments on new admissions and documented accordingly.
- Conducted daily rounds to evaluate patient progress.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Responded appropriately to emergency situations while maintaining professional composure.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring new staff members.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
07.2012
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Care Delivery
- Care Planning
- Patient Education
- Resource Allocation
- Patient Care
- Skill Development
- Patient Management
- Critical Care
- Team Training and Development
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Medication and IV Administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Neurological care
- Heart failure assessment
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- NIH Certification
- Hospital-Based Critical Care Course Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Pottstown Hospital Tower Health
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
03.2023 - 10.2023
Travel RN
Armstaffing
01.2022 - 10.2023
RN, PCU
Grandview Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Paoli Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Pottstown Hospital
07.2012 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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