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Kendra Farmer

Lewisburg

Summary

Detail oriented nurse who has a passion for helping patients as much as possible. Adept at triaging patients as well as assessing patients through electronic messaging and through telephone calls. Ready to contribute new skills and learned skills in a new setting. Willing to learn new nursing skills in either a clerical or clinical way to assist patients and providers in excellent patient care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.2022 - Current

Delivered patient care via Electronic Health messaging and telephone calls, ensuring timely communication and support. Triaged obstetrical and general gynecology patients. Obtained vitals and patient history for outpatient appointments with provider. Assisted in gynecological procedures. Charted patient information in EPIC EHR. Administered medications, including immunizations. Performed blood pressure checks on antenatal and postpartum patients. Conducted incision checks on post C-section patients, monitoring healing and addressing concerns to promote recovery. Administered non-stress testing for antenatal patients, including twins, to assess fetal well-being and inform care decisions. Provided pre-op C-section teaching. Performed prior authorizations on medications. Executed point of care testing following provider instructions. Collaborated with physicians and nurse practitioners for patient care.

Registered Nurse

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
Pulaski, TN
01.2021 - 01.2022

Provided leadership during night shifts to ensure quality patient care. Admitted and Discharged patients in a Medical Detox facility. Provided scheduled and PRN medications following provider instructions. Administered IV fluids and medications as ordered by provider. Performed vital signs on patients multiple times through the night. Triaged urgent cases requiring higher-level care, facilitating prompt interventions. Delegated tasks to LPN on unit. Documented patient information in Electronic Health System, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for patient care.

Inpatient Unit Clerk

University of Michigan Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2016 - 07.2020

Facilitated patient admissions and discharges in clerical role on pediatric hematology/oncology unit, ensuring smooth transitions. Answered unit phone calls from patient families and providers. Faxed over critical patient information to requested facilities and providers. Documented in EPIC EHR, as well as created and organized paper charts for all patients on unit. Managed supply orders for patients and clinical staff, maintaining adequate inventory levels. Answered patient call lights and triaged to appropriate nurses. Collaborated with other clinical staff, nursing staff, and providers for patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baker College
Jackson
05-2020

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

Baker College
Jackson
05-2016

Skills

  • Patient Assessment and Triage
  • Administering Medications
  • Performing Vitals
  • Performing POC testing
  • Medication Prior Authorizations
  • Patient education
  • EHR documentation
  • Telephone patient care
  • Electronic messaging
  • Organization of clinical area

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
01.2021 - 01.2022

Inpatient Unit Clerk

University of Michigan Hospital
08.2016 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baker College

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

Baker College
Kendra Farmer