Kennedi Nettles

Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 2.5 years of progressive hands-on clinical experience in cardiovascular and critical care settings. Built a strong clinical foundation through 2 years as a Patient Care Technician and 1 year as an Advanced Nurse Extern on a high-acuity Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit while completing nursing school. Currently practicing as a Registered Nurse in a Neuro Intensive Care Unit providing comprehensive care to critically ill patients.

Known for critical thinking, adaptability, communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Registered Nurse – Neuro Intensive Care Unit - Baptist Medical Center South - Montgomery, Alabama

(2026-06)

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neurological patients requiring continuous monitoring.
• Perform neurological and head-to-toe assessments and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments safely following evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide patient and family education and maintain accurate EMR documentation.

Advanced Nurse Extern – Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit - Baptist Medical Center South - Montgomery, Alabama

(2025-06 - 2026-06)

• Assisted RNs caring for post-cardiac surgery and acute cardiovascular patients.
• Performed assessments and reported changes in patient condition.
• Administered medications under RN supervision.
• Assisted with telemetry monitoring, wound care, and discharge planning.
• Developed prioritization and clinical decision-making skills.

Patient Care Technician – Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit - Baptist Medical Center South - Montgomery, Alabama

(2023-09 - 2025-06)

• Provided direct patient care on a high-acuity telemetry step-down unit.
• Obtained vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake/output, daily weights, and EKGs.
• Assisted with ADLs, Foley catheter care, specimen collection, and patient safety initiatives.
• Recognized and communicated changes in patient condition promptly.
• Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and multidisciplinary staff.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing - Troy University – Montgomery Campus (2026-08 - 2027-05)

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) - Nursing - Troy University – Montgomery Campus (2023-08 - 2026-05)