Kadijah Peabody
Independence
Summary
Compassionate and versatile Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience in high-acuity ICU settings and specialized psychiatric care, including substance use recovery and inpatient mental health. Skilled in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and managing complex co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions. Known for clinical excellence, adaptability across multiple hospital systems, and a deep commitment to patient-centered, recovery-oriented care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City
10.2024 - Current
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols by verifying medication dosages prior to administration.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, including relaxation techniques and stress management.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on ongoing assessments.
- Performed comprehensive physical and mental evaluations of psychiatric patients.
- Reinforced positive behavior change through structured reward systems.
- Assessed patient conditions and communicated observations to supervising physicians.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician directives, maintaining compliance with care standards.
High Acuity Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Saint Lukes Health System
Kansas City
07.2023 - Current
- Formulated, implemented, and modified individualized care plans with physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists.
- Protected critically ill patients by limiting visitors, utilizing proper PPE, and enforcing infection control procedures.
- Operated critical care equipment to stabilize patients and support recovery efforts.
- Executed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients in critical situations.
- Monitored intubated and ventilated patients, reporting on conditions to maintain optimal stats.
- Coordinated rapid response to critical codes to restore vital functions and administer stabilization treatments.
- Completed diagnostic tests and assessments to evaluate treatment progress effectively.
- Applied critical thinking to assess, plan, and implement evidence-based patient care strategies.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Promedica Toledo Hospital
Toledo
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care
- Delivered outstanding patient care in the medical intensive care unit
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Behavioral Health
Maumee
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Advocated for patients using clinical expertise and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with essential tools for rapid and sustained recovery.
- Responded swiftly to safety concerns, implementing crisis prevention interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to plan and refine treatment strategies.
- Conducted routine restraint audits, reporting findings and developing corrective actions.
- Promoted comfort for patients and families during recovery to mitigate non-compliance.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and conflict resolution to enhance coping skills.
- Documented patient factors including dietary habits and physical activity levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Owens community college
Perrysburg, OH12.2019
Skills
- Medication titration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emergency procedures
- Precepting and mentoring
- Critical care expertise
- Therapeutic communication
- Infection control practices
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Written and interpersonal communication
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Critical thinking
- Mental health assessment
- Patient assessment
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
Affiliations
Volunteer RN – Care Beyond the Boulevard
Kansas City, MO | 09/2024- Present
• Provide medication administration, patient education, and clinical support to underserved and unhoused populations through mobile outreach and street medicine initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, trauma-informed care in non-traditional settings.
• Empower patients through education on chronic illness management, mental health, and substance use recovery resources.
Certification
- BLS: Exp: 03/2027
- ACLS: Exp: 03/2027
- NIHSS: Exp: 07/2026
- TNCC: Exp: 10/2027
- CPI: Exp: 05/2026
- Registered Nurse, MO-COMPACT, 04/2027
Awards
- Daisy Award Nominee x2, 12/2022 and 01/2024
- Excellence in Nursing, 05/2020
References
- Jessica Bailey, Manager, Saint Lukes Health System, 913-426-3474
- Morgan Newton, Manager, Promedica Toledo Hospital, 419-349-8652
- Nichole Peterman, Nurse Educator, Promedica Toledo Hospital, 941-504-8544
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
The University of Kansas Health System
10.2024 - Current
High Acuity Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Saint Lukes Health System
07.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Behavioral Health
10.2021 - 01.2023
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Promedica Toledo Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Associate Degree - Nursing
Owens community college
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