Karen Kennedy, RN, BS

*** ********* ***** **********, ** 28412

910-***-**** abhigy@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience

*/** ******* ** **********. Silver Stream Rehabilitation Center, Wilmington,

NC. Responsible for directing the safe operation of a 115 bed facility on the evening

shift. Manages a staff of 26 licensed and unlicensed caregivers, with responsibility for

all personnel decisions related to the team, including hiring, firing and evaluating

performance. Directs daily assignments and provides clinical education to staff on this

shift to ensure competencies are met and maintained.

1/08 5/09 RN Case Manager. Assisted Care Home Health. Wilmington, NC.

Oversees all aspects of the Patient Care Services Program (PCS) e Home Healthand

pvt. insurance/paid admissions. Manages over 50 aides and 80 patients. Admission

assessments, process paperwork and maintain spread sheets for various programs.

Frequent interaction with MD offices as well as other members of the patient care

team including governmental agencies. Performs supervisory visits, coordination of

care, discharge planning and referrals. Private duty RN from 1/08 5/08. Cares for

patients in home care settings with ventilators, tube feedings, monitors for changes

and provides excellent documentation.

10/06 10/07 RN Case Manager, Well Care Home Health, WIlmington, NC. Manages

patient care and services in home.

1/05 10/06 RN contracted through Maxim Healthcare Services at Pender

Memorial Hospital, Burgaw, NC, for the following positions:

1/06 10/06 RN Emergency Services. Triages and assesses patients and begins

initial treatments following established protocols independently. Prepares patients for

procedures, transfers and discharge, including education and follow up instructions.

10/05 1/06 Nursing Team Leader for adult ICU, PCU and Medical Surgical

patients. Provides leadership and support, prepares assignments, bed placement

and coordination. Conducts chart audits for compliance and reviews computerized

charge entry by Unit Coordinators. 2002 2006 Part time RN student, performs part

time work through various employment agencies in Wilmington, NC.

1993 2002 LPN Float Pool. St. Joseph’s Hospital and Barrows Neurological

Center, Phoenix, AZ (Level 1 Trauma Center with 850 bed teaching hospital)

Serves a wide range of acutely ill patients from PCU, Med Surg., neurosurgical,

oncology, orthopedics, mother baby, neuro rehab, and home visits.

Education

2005 Registered Nurse, Excelsior College, Albany, NY

1997 Licensed Practical Nurse, Scottsdale Community College, AZ

1985 Bachelor of Science in Business, CUNY College of Staten Island, NY

Licensure (RN) NC 205 425

(RN) FL 9319820

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