Kennisha Hayes
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in critical care patient management, advanced cardiac life support, and emergency response. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability to rapidly changing situations, ensuring optimal patient care and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Memorial of Gardena Hospital
04.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, monitoring vital signs and administering medications to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations of patients' conditions to identify potential health issues early.
- Implemented infection control protocols and best practices, contributing to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections.
- Assisted in the management of life-support equipment during critical situations.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
ICU Nurse
Valley Hospital
Las Vegas
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections through diligent hand hygiene practices and environmental sanitation measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for high-risk patients.
- Skillfully managed ventilator settings, tracheostomies, and central lines while caring for critically ill patients.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Prepared iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Served as a trusted resource for both colleagues and patients seeking guidance on best practices in dialysis care or assistance with complex case management issues.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted adherence to prescribed dietary restrictions among patients through comprehensive education on renal nutrition principles.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
American Dialysis Centers
Las Vegas
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Prepared iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Served as a trusted resource for both colleagues and patients seeking guidance on best practices in dialysis care or assistance with complex case management issues.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted adherence to prescribed dietary restrictions among patients through comprehensive education on renal nutrition principles.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Dialysis technician
Fresinus Medical Care
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Executed routine maintenance and troubleshooting of dialysis machines to ensure optimal functionality and patient safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs and dialysis parameters, providing real-time assessments to healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and their families on the dialysis process, treatment options, and post-treatment care.
- Assisted in the preparation and sterilization of dialysis equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient treatment records accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Dialysis technician
DaVita dialysis
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and their families on dialysis procedures and care techniques to promote understanding and cooperation.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime and ensuring patient care continuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT, United StatesSkills
- Infection Control
- Dialysis Treatment
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Patient Discharging
- Infection control measures
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Precepting
- Patient Education
- Diabetes management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Critical Care
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Patient Care Planning
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Tracheostomy / Ventilators
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
- G-tube care
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Nominee
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Memorial of Gardena Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Dialysis Charge Nurse
American Dialysis Centers
09.2024 - 04.2025
ICU Nurse
Valley Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2025
Dialysis technician
Fresinus Medical Care
01.2020 - 09.2023
Dialysis technician
DaVita dialysis
12.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College