Kennedy Hood
Atlanta
Summary
Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience specializing in cardiac care. managing cardiac devices, and adept in telemetry interpretation. Excelled in patient education and support, enhancing patient recovery rates. Known for exceptional cardiovascular life support skills, ensuring high-quality care and team proficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4044
4044
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta
04.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate life-supporting equipment such as ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, left ventricular assist devices, impella device and continuous renal replacement therapy.
- Provided continuous hemodynamic monitoring for critically ill patients, adjusting treatments accordingly to optimize outcomes.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Del Mar Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
- Served as a trusted resource for patients and their families by providing expert advice on pediatric health matters and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through effective listening and clinical skills combined with consistent followup.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Northside Hospital Atlanta
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Specialized in caring for 3-5 patients following cardiac procedures such as ablations, pacemaker implants, cardioversion, and left heart catheterizations.
- Managed infusions, such as Amiodarone, Lasix, Heparin, Nicardipine, Diltiazem.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members and students, facilitating their integration into our fast-paced Cardiac Progressive Care Unit environment while enhancing overall team proficiency levels.
- Interpreted and monitored cardiac rhythms for patients hospital wide.
Nurse Extern
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GA Baptist College of Nursing At Mercer University
Atlanta, GABachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- CPR/BLS certification
- Telemetry interpretation
- NIH Stroke
Timeline
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Northside Hospital Atlanta
09.2023 - 05.2025
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Del Mar Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GA Baptist College of Nursing At Mercer University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University