Shawn Kennedy
Seymour
Summary
Adept at direct patient care and patient assessments, I leveraged compassion and empathy to enhance patient satisfaction in LTC and other healthcare facilities. Proven track record in improving patient transitions and emergency responsiveness, with a commitment to continuous learning and mentorship. Skilled in Basic Life Support, my approach has consistently resulted in high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel CNA
Shiftkey
11.2022 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient information, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations.
- Expanded professional knowledge by attending continuing education courses, seminars, and workshops relevant to the travel CNA role.
- Served as a mentor to new CNAs during their orientation period, providing guidance on facility policies and best practices for patient care.
- Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to the unique needs of each assignment.
Travel CNA
Cascade Health Services
06.2022 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient information, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations.
- Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to the unique needs of each assignment.
- Served as a mentor to new CNAs during their orientation period, providing guidance on facility policies and best practices for patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless continuity of care during patient transfers between facilities.
- Promoted overall wellbeing by assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
RN Externship
Mercy
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Started and discontinued peripheral IVs and maintained the quality of the IV during therapy.
CNA
Glennwood Healthcare
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Machine Operator
Bass Pro Shops
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
Education
No Degree - Prereqs
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MOAssociate of Science - RN ASN
Bolivar Technical College
Bolivar, MO05.2025
High School Diploma -
Butler High School
Butler, MO05.2007
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS certified
Timeline
RN Externship
Mercy
06.2024 - 08.2024
Travel CNA
Shiftkey
11.2022 - Current
Travel CNA
Cascade Health Services
06.2022 - Current
CNA
Glennwood Healthcare
09.2021 - 06.2022
Machine Operator
Bass Pro Shops
03.2020 - 09.2021
No Degree - Prereqs
Ozarks Technical Community College
Associate of Science - RN ASN
Bolivar Technical College
High School Diploma -
Butler High School
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