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Adam Kenney

Fall River

Summary

Communicative LPN with a 13 year background assisting vulnerable patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance-alcohol dependency. Collaborative leader, supervisor, and team player willing to pitch in and assist with any task. Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to administering quality patient care to promote healing and health. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN II/Residential Day Shift Supervisor

Department of Mental Health
04.2018 - Current
  • Communicate concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Monitor patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Mentor new staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
  • Supervise, direct, and motivate high-quality performance from all staff members.
  • Consult with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
  • Administer psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
  • Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
  • Manage challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
  • Assist with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

LPN

Correctional Psychiatric Services
07.2012 - 12.2017
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
  • Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
  • Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.

CNA

Royal Nursing Group
12.2008 - 09.2011
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
Buzzards Bay, MA
06.2012

Skills

  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Psychotropic medication knowledge
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Conflict resolution
  • Documenting incidents
  • Staff supervision
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Policy and procedure compliance
  • Safety and risk assessments
  • Dual diagnosis expertise
  • Nurse Education and Mentorship
  • Mandt instructor
  • Human rights officer
  • Psychological first aid

Timeline

LPN II/Residential Day Shift Supervisor

Department of Mental Health
04.2018 - Current

LPN

Correctional Psychiatric Services
07.2012 - 12.2017

CNA

Royal Nursing Group
12.2008 - 09.2011

LPN - Nursing

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School

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