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Kendra Love

Jackson

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.

Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Maplewood Nursing Home
09.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Corecivic Inc.
07.2017 - 10.2024
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Medical Staffing
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests

Certified Nursing Assistant And LPN

Forest Cove Health And Rehab
02.2014 - 03.2017
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
  • Administered patient care to skilled patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 36 patients per day
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention

Education

Certificate - Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson
Jackson, TN
7 2016

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Bolivar, TN

Skills

  • Effective multi-tasking
  • Patient-centered rehabilitation strategies
  • Collaborating with healthcare providers
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Wound care management
  • Compliance with regulations
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Infection prevention protocols
  • Digital chart management
  • Support in medication management
  • Efficient problem solver
  • Catheter preparation
  • Quality assurance processes
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Direct patient care

Certification

  • CPR certification

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Maplewood Nursing Home
09.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Corecivic Inc.
07.2017 - 10.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Medical Staffing
01.2016 - 12.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant And LPN

Forest Cove Health And Rehab
02.2014 - 03.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Jackson State Community College

High School Diploma -

Central High School

Certificate - Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Jackson
Kendra Love