Kenyatta Jenkins
Newark
Summary
Dynamic RN Unit Manager at Evergreen Post Acute Care with strong clinical judgment and a commitment to compassionate patient care. Successfully mentored nursing staff, enhancing retention rates and aligning nursing goals with departmental objectives. Proficient in medication administration and discharge planning, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Healthcare professional prepared for nursing roles, bringing substantial experience in patient care and medical procedures. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with compassionate approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Unit Manager
Evergreen Post Acute Care
04.2025 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN Staff Nurse
Bayhealth Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
LPN Correction Nurse
PrimeCare Medical
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Travel LPN
Career Staffing Unlimited
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Travel LPN
Rtg Medical
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by effectively managing the demands of various healthcare settings during travel assignments.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs during travel assignments.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with fellow nurses, CNAs, and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Staff LPN
Aurora Health and Rehabilitation
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Performed accurate assessments of post-operative patients by evaluating vital signs, pain levels, surgical site conditions, and other relevant factors.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and improving clinical outcomes within the facility.
- Managed wound care effectively by cleaning wounds, applying dressings, monitoring healing progress, and updating treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted physicians during examinations by gathering equipment needed for specific procedures or tests.
- Administered vaccinations to protect patients from infectious diseases.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Tupelo Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
DE02-2024
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- IV setup
- Medical evaluation
- Collecting vitals
- Medication distribution
- Intake and discharge
- Family education
- Care planning
- Infection control measures
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication administration
Timeline
RN Unit Manager
Evergreen Post Acute Care
04.2025 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Bayhealth Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
LPN Correction Nurse
PrimeCare Medical
08.2022 - 01.2024
Travel LPN
Career Staffing Unlimited
05.2021 - 08.2022
Travel LPN
Rtg Medical
04.2019 - 05.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Tupelo Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2018 - 02.2019
Staff LPN
Aurora Health and Rehabilitation
05.2017 - 09.2019
Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
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