Kendra Everage
Pine Top,KY
Summary
Highly motivated RN with strong experience in delivering quality care to patients. Professional with 2 years of patient care in emergency room care, triage and ICU. Experience in the clinical setting in cardiology providing care for patients. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Committed to making patients more informed and comfortable during their care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Registered Nurse
Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Finance Secretary
Carr Creek Elementary
09.2015 - 03.2023
- Recorded information about an average of 100 patients as they recovered from illness in hospital, such as diet, physical activity, milestones and more.
- Followed a treatment plan and medication schedule ordered by the doctor and assessed patient pain levels during the hospital stay.
- Led an initiative with the hospital to improve patient, family and medical staff communication by conducting community workshops to facilitate suggestions.
- Maintained accurate records of organizational finances and generated reports as requested.
- Received dues, fees and payments and provided transaction receipts.
- Maintained confidentiality of information related to receiving, recording and depositing of funds.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Registered Nurse Extern
Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Responded to emergency situations where patients are in life-threatening conditions by following correct procedure and maintaining a calm and effective demeanor.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in MEDITECH.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY12.2022
Skills
- Patient condition monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- MEDITECH software proficiency
- EMR Systems
- Patient Interaction
- Passing Medications
- Clinical Judgment
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Standards Administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Charting and documentation
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
Relevant Skills
- Dedicated patient advocate, which has me putting the needs and care of the patient above everything else.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, since much of this job requires speaking to patients kindly and discussing care with other medical staff.
- Expert multitasker and highly organized, which makes it easier for me to manage several patients on my caseload at once.
- Respected team player throughout my career, equipping me with the right mindset to want to offer anything I can to help improve patient outcomes.
- Excellent sense of integrity and honesty when dealing with sensitive subjects and situations related to patients.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - (Updated 2022)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies and Interests
During my days off, I enjoy anything outdoors. I love to fish, hunt, kayak, play various sports with my teenagers and just enjoy life. I love to work with children and help them learn. I have coached cheer for 5 years as well as STLP for 3 years. Most of the time, we are at sporting events due to my children participating in several sports. I also enjoy painting on canvases and any arts and crafts projects.
Timeline
Clinical Registered Nurse
Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Extern
Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare
01.2022 - 12.2022
Finance Secretary
Carr Creek Elementary
09.2015 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hazard Community And Technical College
- Registered Nurse (RN) - (Updated 2022)
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