Kennesse De Anda
Lake Forest
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Digestive Care Center, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety through meticulous medication administration and empathetic support. Skilled in clinical judgment, quality improvement and infection control. Assumed a leadership role as a relief Charge Nurse. Regularly pursued professional development, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based nursing care. Collaborated effectively, boosting nursing staff retention and morale.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Digestive Care Center
12.2021 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, creating daily schedules, and working efficiently and productively with all team members.
FRONT/BACK OFFICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Community Orthopedics Medical Group
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Checks patients in and out, obtains vitals, prepares patient charts, updates and obtains patient histories
PATIENT LIAISON
Complete Care Family Medicine
05.2015 - 07.2019
- Greeted patients upon arrival to area
- Insured that all proper prescriptions and documentations were obtained prior to the scheduling of patients
- Performed daily rounds to ensure that patient and family needs were being addressed in a timely manner by proactively offering assistance
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/MEDICAL RECORDS
Cheryl L Kellogg, MD
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Roomed and prepared patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests
- Obtained vitals, including blood pressure, height, weight, and temperature
RECEPTIONIST
Pacific Cosmetic Medical Center
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Greeted all visitors, checked patients in and out and handled all scheduling
- Provided education for patients on pre-op and post-op procedures
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
08.2021
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Precepting
- Staff supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Licensed RN
- Infection control measures
- EMR systems
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, 05/21
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, 08/21
- REGISTERED NURSE, California Board of Registered Nursing, 10/21
Accomplishments
- Dean's List Recipient, Stanbridge University, 03/21, 0, 6, 8
Professionalmemberships
National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA), 02/20
Volunteerinvolvement
- Fristers, Costa Mesa, CA, Provide support and role-modeling to young and teen mothers.
- YMCA, San Juan Capistrano, CA, Assist with planning and execution of family events, daily activities and annual fundraising campaign.
Clinicalrotations
- ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, Medical Surgical/Telemetry/Emergency Room/Intensive Care Unit, 08/21, Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- GARDEN GROVE MEDICAL CENTER, Medical Surgical/Telemetry/Emergency Room/Intensive Care Unit, 04/21, Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- NEWPORT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP, Pediatrics, 02/21, Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a physician.
- ANAHEIM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Newborn Intensive Care Unit, 11/20, Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- PARKVIEW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, Medical Surgical/Telemetry/Emergency Department, 09/20, Provided completed patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
- WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, Medical Surgical/Telemetry, 07/20, Provided completed patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH HOSPITAL, Medical Surgical/Telemetry/Intensive Care Unit, 02/20, Provided completed patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
Community Service
BEACH CLEANUP, Newport Beach, 08/19
Studentmemberships
Stanbridge University Nursing Student Association (SUNSA), 02/20
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
RN
Digestive Care Center
12.2021 - Current
FRONT/BACK OFFICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Community Orthopedics Medical Group
09.2021 - 11.2021
PATIENT LIAISON
Complete Care Family Medicine
05.2015 - 07.2019
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/MEDICAL RECORDS
Cheryl L Kellogg, MD
09.2013 - 01.2014
RECEPTIONIST
Pacific Cosmetic Medical Center
05.2013 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Stanbridge University
- Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, 05/21
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, 08/21
- REGISTERED NURSE, California Board of Registered Nursing, 10/21
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