Kendra Pauley
Cowpens,SC
Summary
Versatile and results-driven healthcare professional with experience in emergency nursing, occupational therapy assisting, and behavior analysis. Proven expertise in high-pressure clinical environments, patient-centered rehabilitation, and behavioral health, providing a unique multidisciplinary perspective to quality improvement. Skilled in analyzing clinical workflows, monitoring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing data-driven strategies to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes. Known for strong collaboration across teams, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Seeking to transition into a Quality Monitor role to leverage a broad clinical experience and drive excellence in healthcare quality and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric ED
Aptiva Corp.
10.2024 - Current
- Quickly adapted to new policies, procedures, and documentation systems to provide specialized patient care in a busy 67-bed level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.
- Delivered high quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper follow-up, discharge plan objectives, safe
- Exercised critical thinking skills to make sound clinical judgments about patient care as evidenced by practice patterns, documentation, and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and all healthcare staff to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Leveraged case management tools and conflict management techniques to help interdisciplinary teams achieve optimal outcomes.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
Trauma Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse - Pediatric ED
Levine Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting rapid and
comprehensive triage for trauma and medical patients, ensuring evidence-based practices were utilized for superior patient care. - Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Developed detailed plans to implement and evaluate state of the art multi-disciplinary triage processes
- Analyzed charts for complete data collection and made recommendations for improvement.
- Implemented TNCC and ENPC practices and protocols for rapid stabilization of trauma patients
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing trauma equipment, policies, and procedures, and effectively administering USIV lines.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
- Supported the ongoing professional growth of fellow nurses by precepting new and experienced nurses, sharing clinical experiences, offering constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative learning environment within the department.
- Played a key role in enhancing departmental practices and procedures through active involvement in the trauma, education, and triage committee.
- Collaborated in a team nursing approach to uphold a favorable 1:4-1:6 ratio, delivering child-centered care at our busy, high-acuity level-one trauma center.
- Demonstrated proficiency in executing tasks such as sedations, port access, CVC management, and trach care
- Implemented comprehensive care protocols for acute
conditions such as seizures, SVT, trauma, overdose and
asthma. Contributed to intubation procedures and management of ventilated patients in the PICU. - Facilitated the transition from hospital to home by delivering disease-specific patient education, managing resources effectively, and implementing discharge planning.
- Joined committees and task forces to enhance case management, improve clinical documentation and foster physician engagement.
Registered Nurse - Pediatric ED
INOVA
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities as part of the critical care and trauma committees.
- ast-pacedEngaged in a team nursing model to maintain a 1:4-1:6 ratio while providing kid-friendly, kid-focused care in our f, high acuity, level one trauma center
- Participated in the Critical Care Committee to analyze, evaluate, implement, and restructure evidence-based practice to support department policies and procedures
- Utilized critical thinking to safely assess, identify, and manage children in various stages of illness, while demonstrating strong communication skills with the healthcare team and continually updating and educating parents to provide top-quality, personalized care
- Prioritized nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Frequently performed skills such as sedations, port access, CVC management, and trach care Identified and implemented the care of acute conditions such as seizures, SVT, trauma, overdose, asthma, as well as assisting with intubations and managing ventilated patients requiring PICU care
- Triaged patients brought in by EMS and transferred to our higher level of care from outside facilities.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jacksonville, NC
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Provided specialized feeding, sensory integrative, handwriting, behavioral interventions, and music therapy classes to children with acute and chronic medical conditions such as ASD, ADHD, SPD, etc.
- Applied evidence-based, patient-centered interventions according to traumatic and routine orthopedic, neurological, stroke, TBI, SCI, and post-operative protocols with knowledge of contraindications while developing a personalized relationship with area physicians, supervising students, and contributing to case management
- Managed caseloads over 4 counties, 3 offices, 2 daycares and 1 charter school
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Prepared required clinical documentation per established timeframes.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Assisted facility providers with documentation requirements to completely and accurately reflect patient care provided.
- Researched and resolved medical record discrepancies.
- Evaluated medical records and claims in real time and retrospectively for potential quality, safety, or utilization issues
Registered Behavior Technician
Jacksonville, NC
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed a caseload of 2-4 patients in the office and home environment.
- Observed, monitored, and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of a collaborative team to develop individualized treatment plans to address the changing needs of children and families.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
University of Charleston
Beckley, WV08-2015
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Virginia
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Trauma Nurse Certification Course (TNCC)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Critical Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Stroke Certified
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric ED
Aptiva Corp.
10.2024 - Current
Trauma Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse - Pediatric ED
Levine Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse - Pediatric ED
INOVA
10.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Jacksonville, NC
11.2016 - 11.2018
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jacksonville, NC
08.2015 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
University of Charleston
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