Hillary Kennedy Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

• Responsible for overall care management process for high acuity engaged Landmark patients.
• Worked with patients/caregivers to maintain and improve health status by providing care coordination, health education, guidance and support for medical and psychosocial complex chronic conditions.
• Navigated patients’ health plan benefits to identify providers, resources, and vendors that provide required care and services.
• Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team and community-based services to provide appropriate, effective, high quality, and cost-effective care to engaged patients in their current residence.

Irvine, California

• Provided nursing care and close monitoring for patients during and after moderate sedation administration for procedures such as synchronized cardioversions and orthopedic reductions.
• Participated in vascular emergencies and STEMI management including stabilization and transfer to cardiac catheterization lab.
• Initiated and performed ACLS and PALS algorithms for critically ill patients when indicated and provided stabilization and transfer to Intensive Care Unit.
• Closely observed and maintained safe care for behavioral health patients on psychiatric holds or undergoing substance withdraws.

Glendale, CA

• Coordinated and facilitated the throughput of all admitted patients on a daily basis
• Received report from House Supervisor upon arrival of shift regarding status of bed assignments
• Identified pending admissions in Tele Tracking system and validated with ED Charge Nurse regarding priority of patients being transferred to units
• Coordinated internal ED throughput, assisted with MICN duties, triaged, discharged, and performed other Relief Charge Nurse responsibilities
• Developed faxable SBAR form used for report in order to expedite patient transport
• Coordinated with radiology departments to ensure the timeliness of transport and to decrease patients’ average length of stay

Emergency Department

• Trained as a relief Charge Nurse and Team Leader in which I supervised staff; addressed patients’ questions and concerns; facilitated the department flow; and ensured adequate staffing and resources were available.
• Triaged patients based on clinical presentation, vital signs, and initial assessment; moved to the appropriate zone; activated specialized team or immediate bedding when indicated.
• Participated in comprehensive stroke and STEMI management including tPA administration, stabilization, and transfer to cardiac catheterization lab.
• Closely observed and maintained safe care for behavioral health patients placed on a psychiatric hold or undergoing substance withdraws.
• Provided nursing care according to EDAP standards and assisted with the stabilization of critically ill pediatric patients.

Progressive Care/Telemetry Unit

• Managed central lines, noninvasive airways, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, PCA pumps, heparin drips, and wound vacuums for critically ill patients.
• Prevented hospital acquired conditions by providing routine skin care, aseptic technique during sterile procedures, and fall prevention techniques.
• Alerted primary and consulting physicians of critical changes in patients’ conditions including need for rapid response, code blue, or stroke alert.
• Carried out nursing care plans with an emphasis on education in order to prevent hospital readmissions for patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

San Antonio Community Hospital

• Improved overall physician productivity, patient flow, and patient satisfaction by performing documentation for Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants in the Emergency Department.
• Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities as provided by Medical Scribe Systems in order to enhance medical knowledge and improve documentation.