Carrie Kennedy

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Lanesborough, MA 01237

413-***-****

adrkir@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I started at Mt Greylock Extended Care Facility as a nursing assistant in 2001 while working towards my RN degree. Once I received my RN began my career as nurse MGECF. This was my primary job since August 2001. Excellent communication skills and teaching skills. Considered the “ go to” nurse in the facility when a colleague has a nursing question. Recent position was Director of Nursing of a 100 bed facility which consists of long term and short term care. I am a clinical teacher for the C. N. A. program through Berkshire Health Systems.

Education

Spring 2016 Bachelor of Science with a major in nursing

College: Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA.

Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Troy, NY

Experience

Mount Greylock Extended Care Facility ( worked there 20 years).

Directly Supervise and manage all staff and resident care in a 100 bed facility.

Unit Manager, 2010- 2016

Created documentation process to meet state requirements or Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.

Supervised development and implantation of patient centered, multidisciplinary care plans for all residents.

Assist Director of Nursing in day today activities in accordance with rules and regulation.

Complete accident and incident reports as indicated and check for accuracy.

Attend committee meetings as required.

Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing in accordance with nursing standards.

Charge Nurse, 2007-2010

Directed and coordinated all patient care of a 30 bed unit.

Oriented, trained and supervised all unit staff.

Established and enforced infection control.

Fall 2013-present

Berkshire Health care Systems/Berkshire Community College

Tor Court, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Clinical/classroom instructor for Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Evaluate students.

Adhere to state mandated conference.

Ensure clinical and classroom nursing supervision of 18 to 20 students.

Educate students on the safety policies and procedures.

Educate students on sterile techniques

Body mechanics knowledge, colostomy care, flow sheet charting.

Awards and Commendations

Full educational scholarship from Berkshire Health Systems ( BMC, local hospital)

For Bachelor of Science degree.

Massachusetts Senior Care Foundation Scholarship 2014.

Education ad Training

American Heart Association CPR investor through 12/2022.

Basic life support (through 12/2022

Advanced cardiac life support 12/2022

Pediatric life support 12/2022

Certified Dementia Practitioner 2014

Geri-Care Behavioral Safety trainer 2013

References

Available upon request.

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