Kenna Tighe

• Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
• Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
• Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
• Measured and fit crutches, splints, and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
• Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
• Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
• Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
• Streamlined emergency department processes by working closely with other ER technicians, nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff members to coordinate seamless patient care transitions within the hospital setting.
• Conducted routine inventory checks of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for efficient ER operations.
• Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
• Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given.
• Provided compassionate care to patients during their emergency room visit, addressing concerns and offering emotional support when needed.
• Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.

• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
• Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
• Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
• Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
• Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.

• Completed a full time 6-week internship with wellness workdays shadowing a Registered Nurse.
• Promoted healthy eating and wellness activities to employees.
• Assisted in managing a companywide wellness activity challenge where employees tracked their steps in relation to traveling through the national parks of America.

• Full time summer internships in 2019 through 2022
• Provided support for health and safety protocols related to include companywide COVID 19 testing, coordination of onsite vaccine clinics, scheduling vaccine appointments, tracking FFCRA Emergency Paid Sick Leave for employees and creating posters to coordinate the importance of roper social distancing, wearing masks and cleaning and disinfection.
• Organized medical supplies and first aid cabinets.
• Completed benefits audits, entered confidential data into the newly implemented UKG HR system.
• Organized student intern social media campaign and manufacturing day events.
• Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
• Created and updated tracking spreadsheets using MS Excel.
• Managed confidential employee files, maintaining accurate records for performance evaluations, salary adjustments, and promotions.

72 hours - Medical Surgical / Neurology unit - 6 west

• Assisted with patient ADL's
• Took vital signs
• Ensured safe practice
• Administered Medications under direct RN supervision
• Completed head to toe assessments

72 hours - Medical Surgical / Orthopedics / Neurological / Trauma - 7 Central

• Assisted with patient ADL's
• Took vital signs
• Ensured safe practice
• administrated medications under direct RN supervision
• Completed head to toe assessments

48 hours - Medical and Behavioral Unit - 9 East

• Provided care for children ages newborn through 16 years old
• Took vitals
• Provided medication administration
• Completed head to toe assessments
• Documented using EPIC charting system

48 hours - Mother Infant care unit

• Participated in vaginal births on Labor and Delivery Unit
• Provided postpartum care to mothers
• Completed newborn assessments
• Completed newborn baths and other care

72 hours - Leland Unit

• Collaborated with patients using therapeutic communication techniques
• Attended group therapy with patients
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

• Provided lifeguard duties for two summers at a private country club.
• Monitored pool area to ensure members and their children were safe and maintaining social distance.
• Vacuumed pool and completed regular chemical checks for pool water as well as cleaning and disinfecting pool furniture, clubhouse, bathrooms and other high touch points to ensure a safe environment for members during COVID pandemic.

• Provide supervision and care for children from newborn to age 12.