Courtney Kennedy
Conway,AR
Summary
Compassionate and hard working LPN with 2+ years of experience, providing high quality patient care within a long term care facility. Skilled in dementia/alzheimer care and medication administration. Looking to apply knowledge and experience into a new role at ( enter job here).
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Fox Ridge Chenal Assisted Living
10.2022 - Current
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Managed resident care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Helped residents complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered medications, injections and controlled narcotics.
- Delivered emotional support to residents and families during challenging times.
- Monitored resident health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Trained new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, for monthly changeout.
- Communicated with POA regarding any changes or updates, such as tx, new physician orders, etc..
- Completed shift huddle daily with floor nurses, DON, ADON, and CNA's.
- Documented in Yardi and Alis for electronic medical records.
- Ensured medication cart/supply closet properly stocked.
LPN/MA
Dermatology Group Of Arkansas
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared patients for dermatological procedures
- Assisted dermatologist during examinations, such as biopsies, lesion removal, cosmetic procedures
- Assisted with skin cancer screenings
- Maintained patient records
- Scheduled appointments
- Prepared exam rooms, sanitized equipment, stocked necessary supplies
- Facilitated communication between patients and dermatologist
- Prepared specimens for transport to pathology labs
- Documented thoroughly In electronic database Emma.
- Sterilized instruments using autoclave machine
- Educated patients, regarding wound care, cosmetic after care, and medication application.
Senior Caregiver
Instead Senior Care Home
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Enhanced communication with family members, keeping them informed about health and well- being of their loved ones.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock, AR07-2022
Certificate - Nursing
UACCM
Morrilton, AR05-2021
High School Diploma -
Conway High School
Conway, AR05-2018
Skills
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- Compassionate care
- Hospice care
- Time Management
- Communication
- Alzheimer's care
- Attention to detail
- Medication Management
- Professionalism
- Critical thinking
- Hardworking
Certification
NationalCPRFoundation- CPR: Exp 07/2025
PN-State of Arkansas #221530: Exp 05/31/25
Timeline
LPN
Fox Ridge Chenal Assisted Living
10.2022 - Current
LPN/MA
Dermatology Group Of Arkansas
07.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Caregiver
Instead Senior Care Home
08.2021 - 06.2022
NationalCPRFoundation- CPR: Exp 07/2025
PN-State of Arkansas #221530: Exp 05/31/25
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Certificate - Nursing
UACCM
High School Diploma -
Conway High School
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