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Kendall Henderson

Pineville

Summary

As a BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with frontline leadership and high-acuity critical care experience, I am uniquely equipped to guide your clinical team toward excellent patient outcomes, stringent regulatory compliance and reduced hospital readmissions. Currently Serving as an ICU/CCU Travel Nurse, I specialize in managing complex, unstable patient profiles-skills. My critical care expertise allows me to mentor staff to recognize subtle changes in patient conditions early, directly mitigating the risk of unnecessary hospital to hospital transfers and safeguarding your facility's Quality Measures. My Critical Care experience with hemodynamic monitoring, critical thinking, and effective communication. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes and leading quality improvement initiatives. My extensive experience as a travel nurse has toned my adaptability; I am adept at stepping into new, fast-paced environments, rapidly mastering diverse Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, and immediately delivering administrative and clinical value. My clinical depth is built upon a firm foundation in Critical Care, which ensures I intimately understand the unique rhythms, staffing ratios. In my previous Charge Nurse roles, I successfully bridged the gap between bedside care and departmental operations. I hvae direct experience managing frontline staff, resolving complex family grievances, coordinating multidisciplinary care teams and overseeing shift level resource allocation.

Overview

1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

ICU Travel Nurse

Trustaff
11.2020 - Current
  • Provided critical care to patients in high-acuity settings, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
  • Administered medications and monitored vital signs, adjusting interventions based on clinical assessments.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and compliance with care instructions.
  • Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance in fast-paced environments.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing infection rates and improving patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined workflow processes within the ICU to enhance efficiency and optimize resource utilization.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient conditions, driving timely interventions for critical situations.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks in high-stress situations while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure, ensuring efficient patient care delivery.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on critical care protocols and best practices.

RN, ICU

AdventHealth
03.2022 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in the orientation and training of new nursing staff in ICU procedures and best practices.
  • Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs, tailoring interventions accordingly.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes in critical care settings.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
  • Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices related to ICU nursing care management strategies.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

RN, ICU

Baptist Health Corbin
Corbin, KY
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Administered critical care interventions for patients experiencing acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs, identifying changes in patient status and responding promptly to emergencies.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans, ensuring understanding and adherence to care protocols.

LPN Charge Nurse

Mountain View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Pineville Ky
04.2015 - 06.2019
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
  • Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions and implemented necessary interventions.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance skill development and team cohesion.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
03-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southeast Community And Technical College
Cumberland, KY
05-2019

LPN - Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Morristown, TN
04-2015

Skills

  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Central line management
  • Chest tube management
  • Compassionate care
  • Airway management
  • End-of-life care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Ventilator management
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking

Certification

ACLS

BLS

NIH

CPI

Timeline

RN, ICU

AdventHealth
03.2022 - 01.2025

ICU Travel Nurse

Trustaff
11.2020 - Current

RN, ICU

Baptist Health Corbin
06.2019 - 07.2021

LPN Charge Nurse

Mountain View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
04.2015 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southeast Community And Technical College

LPN - Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Kendall Henderson