Kelsey Kennedy, Rn, Phn, Bsn Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

- Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).- Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.- Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: > Writing and initiating plan of care > Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs> Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary- Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.- Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.- Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.- Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.- Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.- Teaches the patient/family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.- Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.- Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.- Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.

San Diego, California, United States

-Clinical judgment and decision making-Utilizes the nursing process and a critical thinking approach to provide patient care that incorporates the mind, body and spirit; is individualized, goal directed, and consistent with current standards of safety.-Identifies actual/potential problems for which the patient is at risk.-Continuously evaluates interventions and care, and adjusts the plan as patient and family needs change.Identifies need for referrals based on information obtained in initial and ongoing assessments and evaluation.-Establishes a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.-Anticipates problems to establishing/maintaining a therapeutic relationship with a specific patient and takes actions to enhance quality of nurse/patient/family interaction (problems may include: spiritual, cultural, language or other communication barriers; those imposed by nature of illness or health issue).-Collaborates with other team members to identify, develop and/or revise patient education materials.-Performs safe nursing care for patients in more complex situations with some assistance and supervision.-Promotes clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care in practice setting.

Obtain and record patients' vital signs, intake andoutput and blood glucose.Assist patients with activities of daily living, mental health support, empathetic approach to care and non-pharmacological approaches. Follow the appropriate isolation precautions and infection controlprocedures to increase health promotion. Obtain appropriate samples for urinalysis and stool labs.Document patient information using EPIC EHR software and other local EHR softwares. Provide patient care with JP drains, abscess drains, nasogastrictubes, Foley Catheters, rectal tubesAdministration of IVPB, oral, subQ, IM, and inhalation medication.

Business Assistant to the Board of Directors. Assisting with coordination of client events including booking conference rooms, arranging catering. Organizing business travel for the heads of functions and other managersPreparing reports and statements. Organizing business meetings for the management teamManaging independent projectsPreparing expense reports and business correspondence. Booking domestic and international travel

Poway, California

Administrative assistant to one of four Special Education Department Directors.Performed complex administrative duties to relieve the Director of administrative detail; plan, coordinate and organize office activities and flow of communications. Maintained confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information with Office of Administrative Hearing and legal personnel. Manage department budgets and assurance of accounts for accuracy and expenditure reports are within financial standards. Initiate purchase requisitions and budget transfers for vendor contracts and monetary payments. Research and compile a variety of information; compute statistical information for various federal, State and District reports; process and evaluate a variety of forms related to assigned functions. Develop Sales and Purchase Agreement Contracts with vendors and budget control contracts for payment.

• Responsible for the daily operational functions involving the command’s $252,000,000 Safety Program and the safe production and maintenance of $1,350,000,000 Landing Craft Air Cushion program. • Constructed and submitted over 2,732 Safety Mishap Reports to the Naval Safety Center for statistical data advantages to increase the safety of the command. • Developed a new process for employee evaluation which resulted in 27% increase in marked performance improvements saving the Navy $75,000,000 in damages.• Supervised 250 Safety Leaders to ensure compliance of proper protocols to reduce any safety mishaps from occurring and trained over 1,800 personnel yearly to obtain and retain the information required to accomplish the safety standards. • Established data collection reports for the Safety Program Manager to update the Program Director on current safety protocols and statistics with Microsoft products. • Copied, logged and scanned supporting documents for electronic filing and distribution. • Administered immunizations to over 635 patients as well as conducted 235 triage days to the sailors who needed to be seen by the Primary Care Manager. • Provided medical assistance, medical attention, emotional care and observed and monitored of over 635 patients through-out 12 consecutive months. • Administered non-intravenous medications, monitored patients and maintained accurate, detailed reports and records.

Camp Pendleton

• Prepared and administered preventative maintenance work orders. • Collaborated with fellow engineers to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations. • Maintained compliance with Navy standards to perform all maintenance activities. Ensured proper installations of engines, propellers, lift fans, fuel systems and gear boxes through accurate process following by proper blueprints saving the Navy $80,000,000.• Installed, aligned, and balanced new equipment in accordance with maintenance requirement procedures by repairing wiring, plumbing, equipment, and machinery.

Fall River, Massachusetts

Promoted the hotel’s brand and products through 1500 incoming calls annually, while working with customers to provide them with resolving service-related problems in a timely manner.• Trained 175 team members on changes in hotel products, services, pricing and policies which improved customer service ratings by 17%.• Reviewed account information and charges with guests when booking their reservations and stay accommodations to ensure positive customer experiences.

Bachelor'S Degree, Nursing, 3.91

Bachelor’S Degree, Public Health, 3.98

Activities and Societies: NU Scholar Omega NU Vice President Magna Cum Laude Veteran Organization NU Alumni Association

Education record

Associate'S Degree, General Studies