Kendall Henson BSN, RN
Taylorsville
Summary
Registered Nurse with over six years of experience in acute care settings, including emergency nursing and inpatient surgery within a Level II Trauma Center. Skilled in the management of high-acuity patients, trauma resuscitation, emergency stabilization, and perioperative care. Recognized for strong clinical judgement, leadership and ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in mentoring nursing staff and contributing to quality patient outcomes in complex clinical environments. Prepared to leverage a diverse acute care background and commitment to evidence-based practice in pursuit of advanced practice nursing education.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Circulator, Inpatient Surgery
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
Rome, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinate perioperative care for patients undergoing Acute Care Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, and a variety of inpatient surgeries across multiple specialties.
- Assist in the management of trauma activations and emergent surgical cases, performing rapid patient assessments, prioritizing critical interventions, and collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.
- Respond to intraoperative emergencies including hemorrhage, cardiac events, malignant hyperthermia, and airway complications.
- Precept and mentor newly hired nurses, graduate nurses, and nursing students in perioperative nursing practices.
- Recognized for strong critical thinking skills in managing complex surgical patients with significant comorbidities and acute physiological changes.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Alliance Spine and Pain Centers
Dallas, GA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Served as charge nurse for a high-volume ambulatory surgery center overseeing daily perioperative operations, staffing coordination and patient flow.
- Maintained compliance with accreditation standards, infection prevention measures and perioperative safety initiatives.
- Served as primary clinical resource for nursing staff during complex patient situations and perioperative care.
- Utilized strong clinical judgement and operational management skills to oversee patient flow and maintain perioperative efficiency.
- Facilitated collaborative communication among surgical teams to promote patient safety, procedural efficiency and high quality outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, Traveler
Advent Health System
Georgia
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed care for high-acuity emergency patients in fast-paced community hospital emergency departments across Georgia.
- Responded to emergency activations and managed care for critically ill patients presenting with trauma, sepsis, stroke, STEMI and respiratory failure.
- Performed rapid triage and assessment of patients to prioritize care based on acuity and evolving clinical status.
- Demonstrated flexibility and rapid adaptation to new hospital systems, protocols, and interdisciplinary teams in high-stress, rapidly changing clinical environments while maintaining safe, evidence-based care.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to remain current with emergency and trauma care standards.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
Rome, GA
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided emergency nursing care in a 304 bed regional acute care and Level II trauma center treating patients across the lifespan with medical, surgical, neurological, cardiac, and traumatic emergencies.
- Performed rapid triage and assessment of critically ill patients presenting with sepsis, stroke, STEMI, respiratory failure, overdose, and traumatic injuries.
- Assisted with trauma activations and emergency stabilization procedures alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and trauma teams.
- Monitored patients requiring cardiac telemetry, ventilatory support, and emergent interventions.
- Demonstrated leadership during emergent situations requiring rapid prioritization, delegation, and coordination of care.
- Maintained advanced certifications including ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shorter University
Rome, GA05.2020
Skills
- Trauma and Emergency Care
- Perioperative Nursing
- High-Acuity Patient Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Preceptorship
- Charge Nurse Leadership
Licensure & Certifications
- Registered Nurse, State of Georgia
- Compact RN License
- BLS
- ACLS
Professional Memberships
Member, Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses
Timeline
Registered Nurse Circulator, Inpatient Surgery
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Alliance Spine and Pain Centers
10.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, Traveler
Advent Health System
09.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shorter University