Kennedi Newsome

Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on skilled nursing experience providing direct patient care in a fast-paced long-term care and skilled nursing environment. Experienced in medication administration, patient assessment, PEG tube care, IV therapy, blood draws, urinary catheter insertion and care, vital-sign monitoring, EMR documentation, and identifying and reporting changes in patient condition. Strong clinical judgment, communication, time-management, and patient-care skills with a commitment to safe, compassionate nursing care.

Licensed Practical Nurse at East China Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care (2026-06 – Present)

• Provide direct nursing care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.
• Perform focused nursing assessments and monitor residents for changes in condition.
• Administer scheduled and PRN medications according to provider orders and facility policies.
• Provide PEG tube care and administer medications and feedings through enteral tubes.
• Perform IV-related nursing care, monitor IV sites and therapy, and obtain ordered blood specimens.
• Insert and provide ongoing care for urinary catheters using appropriate sterile technique.
• Monitor and document vital signs, pain, intake/output, treatment response, and resident condition.
• Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate significant condition changes to providers, supervising nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Prioritize medication passes, treatments, documentation, and changes in condition during 12-hour shifts.

Medication Technician / Caregiver at Comfort Keepers (2023-11 – 2026-04)

• Administered medications according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Monitored and documented patient status and changes in condition.
• Assisted clients with activities of daily living, mobility, and personal care while promoting safety and independence.

Medication Technician at Prowess Nursing Agency (2021-08 – 2023-10)

• Administered medications and maintained accurate medication records.
• Obtained and documented vital signs and assisted residents with personal care and ADLs.
• Observed residents for condition changes and communicated concerns to supervising nurses.

Practical Nursing Diploma in Practical Nursing – Dorsey College (2026-04)