KENNEDY MILLA

Providing specialized care for critically ill patients with neurological injuries (e.g., traumatic brain injury, stroke, or spinal cord injury) and multi-system trauma. Proficiency in managing high-acuity, rapidly changing situations and advanced critical thinking. Responsibilities include:

• Continuous monitoring of neurological status and vital signs
• Titrating vasoactive sedative and pain control drips
• Managing ventilators and other life-support equipment
• Administering medications (IV, IM, SubQ, PO, Epidural, Sublingual, Buccal, Rectal, Transdermal, Topical, etc.)
• Performing complex multi-system health assessments
• Experience working with doctors specializing in Critical Care, Neurology, Neuro Surgery, Trauma, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Palliative Care, General Practice, Gastroenterology
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams including Respiratory Therapists, PA, NP, Imaging Techs, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Lab Techs, Nutritionist, Social Workers, Chaplains
• Supporting patients and families with both minor and major diagnoses or traumas
• Advanced critical thinking
• Expertise in neuro pathophysiology
• Expertise in sepsis pathophysiology
• Expertise in shock/multi-system trauma pathophysiology

Provided direct patient care to pediatric patients across various hospital units, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support. Adapted to diverse patient care needs and team dynamics by floating between different pediatric departments. Responsibilities included:

• Maintained patient stability by checking and documenting vital signs and weight
• Assisted with daily hygiene needs to ensure comfort and safety
• Observed and reported any significant changes in patients' conditions to the registered nursing team contributing to timely interventions
• Supported daily operations by maintaining cleanliness and organization of patient care areas
• Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient information and treatments
• Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safe healthcare environment for children
• Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients
• Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients
• Reduced patient anxiety through skillful communication and active listening
• Conducted blood glucose testing

• Graduation: May 2025
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.75-3.89)