Kennedy Polk
Noblesville
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Staff Nurse II with a focus on LDRP, skilled in fetal assessment and patient education. Dedicated to ensuring safety and comfort for patients during high-risk pregnancies. Demonstrated success in providing emotional support and facilitating family-centered care. Proficient in triage, antenatal, labor and delivery and postpartum recovery processes, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riley Children's Hospital
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Educated families on neonatal health issues and care protocols, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
- Conducted regular assessments of premature infants'' growth and development, making necessary adjustments to their care plans accordingly.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Staff Nurse II, Registered Nurse
Eskenazi Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Supervised fetal heart rate monitoring during labor and delivery procedures.
- Facilitated childbirth assistance alongside physicians during emergencies.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to guarantee patient safety.
- Executed medication administration and IV therapy per physician instructions.
- Counseled patients on labor processes while providing essential emotional support.
- Addressed anxiety-related concerns for patients experiencing high-risk pregnancies.
- Educated new parents on effective infant care and breastfeeding strategies.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Indianapolis, IN01-2023
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-2021
Skills
- Fetal assessment
- Emotional guidance
- Detail orientation
- Emergency obstetrics
- Preterm labor intervention
- Fetal monitoring
- Family-centered care
- Medical team collaboration
- Patient education
- Emotional support
Websites
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List, awarded 5 semesters at Ball State University
- IU Health Memorial Hospital Sons and Daughters Scholarship Recipient, awarded 4 consecutive years
- National Honor Society Member, 2013 to 2015 at Muncie Central High School
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life-Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Basic Life-Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certification, AWHONN
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Baby-Friendly Certification
Daisy Award
Nominated by a patient for excellent long-term antenatal care.
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riley Children's Hospital
01.2026 - 05.2026
Staff Nurse II, Registered Nurse
Eskenazi Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University