Cheneda Jemedy
Brockton
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Department Registered Nurse with nearly three years of experience providing exceptional care in a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level I Trauma environment. Proficient in managing high-acuity medical, trauma, cardiac, neurological, and pediatric patients while effectively prioritizing care in fast-paced settings. Certified in TNCC and ENPC, demonstrating strong clinical assessment, emergency intervention, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Recognized for adaptability, sound clinical judgment, and a steadfast commitment to evidence-based patient care; bilingual in English and Haitian Creole.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care in a high-volume academic medical center and Level I Trauma environment.
- Manage an average assignment of 4-5 patients while prioritizing care based on acuity and clinical urgency.
- Perform rapid assessments and initiate timely nursing interventions for patients presenting with traumatic injuries, medical emergencies, cardiac conditions, neurological events, and pediatric emergencies.
- Rotate through trauma-designated treatment areas, providing care for critically ill and injured patients.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, vaccinations, and emergency treatments according to hospital protocols and evidence-based practice.
- Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access, perform EKGs, obtain laboratory specimens, and assist with emergency procedures.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted with orientation of travel nurses, supporting integration into department workflows and clinical operations.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation while ensuring compliance with quality and patient safety standards.
Patient Care Assistant – Cardiac Step-Down Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted nursing staff in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.
- Obtained vital signs, blood glucose measurements, EKGs, and laboratory specimens.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, patient mobility, wound care, and patient safety initiatives.
- Recognized and communicated changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.
Teaching Assistant
MGH Institute of Health Professions
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported nursing students in Fundamentals, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Adult Health coursework.
- Facilitated small-group learning sessions and case-study discussions.
- Mentored students to promote academic success and professional development.
Home Health Aide
Harbor Health Services
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
- Monitored patient status and reported changes in condition to supervising clinicians.
- Supported patient independence through compassionate, individualized care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA05-2023
Bachelor of Social Sciences - undefined
Dominican University of New York
Orangeburg, NY05-2021
Skills
- Trauma Nursing
- Emergency Nursing
- Rapid Patient Assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Licensed RN
- Family education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient evaluation
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
- Cardiac Monitoring
- EKG Acquisition
- IV Therapy & Venipuncture
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Response
- Sepsis Recognition
- Stroke Recognition
- Patient & Family Education
- Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Record Documentation
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
Accomplishments
Quinn Award 2023- Established by Dr. Lisa Quinn in 2020, this award is given to one or more AfricanAmerican students in good academic standing, who demonstrate leadership qualities and involvement in social activities, and entering the final semester of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Massachusetts NCLEX-RN | June 2023
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) | September 2025
- ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) | May 2026
- ACLS | Current
- PALS | Current
- BLS/CPR/AED | Current
- Home Health Aide Certification
LANGUAGES
English
Haitian Creole
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant – Cardiac Step-Down Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
MGH Institute of Health Professions
05.2022 - 05.2023
Home Health Aide
Harbor Health Services
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Social Sciences - undefined
Dominican University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professions
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Quinn Award Recipient (2023) Awarded to a graduating nursing student demonstrating leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to service within the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program., Most Valuable Player Award (2019), Coaches Award (2019)
TRAUMA & EMERGENCY NURSING HIGHLIGHTS
- Emergency Department Registered Nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital - TNCC and ENPC Certified - Experience caring for trauma, medical, cardiac, neurological, and pediatric emergency patients - Manage assignments averaging 4-5 patients in a high-acuity Emergency Department setting - Rotate through trauma-designated treatment areas caring for critically ill and injured patients - Skilled in rapid assessment, IV insertion, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, EKG acquisition, medication administration, and emergency interventions - Bilingual in English and Haitian Creole
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
- Peer Mentor, MGH Institute of Health Professions - Member, Policy Committee, MGH Institute of Health Professions - Volunteer Vaccinator, Charlestown Navy Yard Vaccine Clinic