Pinky Kenkpen
Big Lake
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 20 years of combined international and U.S. healthcare experience in clinical nursing, nursing education, healthcare leadership, curriculum development, and community health. Registered Nurse licensed through California with an active Minnesota Temporary RN Permit while completing Minnesota RN licensure by endorsement. Extensive experience in acute care, long-term care, geriatric care, maternal and child health, public health, and nursing education. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient-centered care, educate future nurses, lead multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and collaborate with national health leaders to strengthen nursing education and improve healthcare delivery.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin, Minnesota
Monticello, MN
04.2025 - Current
- Provide individualized residential and community-based support for individuals with physical, developmental, cognitive, and behavioral disabilities.
- Administer medications
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitor vital signs, and accurately document patient care.
- Promote independence while ensuring a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
Direct Care Professional
At The Lake Adult Care
Big Lake, MN
09.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive daily care and emotional support to adult residents while mainting dignity, safety, and independence.
- Monitor residents for changes in physical and mental health and communicate findings to nursing staff.
- Assist with mobility, therapeutic activities, and individualized care plans.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure a clean, safe environment.
Personal Care Assistant
Keller Lake Commons
Big Lake, MN
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, mobility, and nutritional support.
- worked with nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to implement individualized care plans.
- Documented resident care, medication reminders, nutrition, and changes in condition.
- Promoted resident comfort, safety, and quality of life.
Home Health Aide & Interim Staffing Coordinator
Lino Lakes Assisted Living
Lino Lakes, MN
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), medication administration, mobility, and personal care.
- Escorted residents throughout the facility and encouraged participation in recreational activities.
- Served as Interim Staffing Coordinator for six months, coordinating staff schedules, shift assignments, and ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
- Maintained accurate documentation
Youth Service Specialist
Transitions Academy
Carmel, IN
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Supervised youth residents in a structured residential treatment setting.
- Assisted residents with daily living skills, behavioral management, and personal development.
- Escorted residents safely to school, meals, and scheduled activities.
- Maintained a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
Dean, College of Nursing
Cuttington University
Bong County, Liberia
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Directed the academic and administrative operations of the College of Nursing, overseeing curriculum development, faculty recruitment, student evaluations, and clinical education.
- Collaborated with the Ministry of Health of Liberia and national nursing education leaders to develop and strengthen the nursing curriculum used by nursing schools throughout Liberia.
- Led curriculum implementation to uphold alignment with national nursing standards, evidence-based practice, and healthcare workforce needs.
- Strengthened partnerships with regional hospitals and healthcare facilities to expand clinical education opportunities.
- Supervised faculty, promoted academic excellence, and maintained compliance with national nursing education standards.
Nursing Lecturer
Cuttington University
Bong County, Liberia
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Taught undergraduate nursing courses including Fundamentals of Nursing and Communicable & Tropical Diseases.
- Developed lectures, examinations, course materials, and student evaluations.
- Integrated evidence-based nursing practice, epidemiology, and public health principles into classroom instruction.
- Mentored nursing students and promoted ethical, patient-centered clinical practice
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Cuttington University
Bong County, Liberia
2005 - 2012
- Supervised and evaluated nursing students during clinical rotations across multiple hospital departments, including medical-surgical, pediatrics, obstetrics, surgery, emergency medicine and community health
- Provided bedside instruction in patient assessment, medication administration, clinical procedures, documentation, and evidence-based nursing practice while caring for patients across all age groups
- Conducted ward conferences to review patient cases, strengthen students' clinical reasoning, and evaluate professional competency.
- Coordinated and supervised month-long clinical affiliation placements at teaching hospitals throughout Liberia, including Bong, Nimba, Grand Bassa, Margibi, and Lofa Counties, ensuring students successfully completed national clinical education requirements.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, and hospital leadership to facilitate high-quality clinical education while maintaining safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
Clinic Manager & Registered Nurse (Officer-in-Char
Ministry of Health, MOH
Liberia
2004 - 2005
- Established and managed the daily operations of a rural health clinic serving an underserved community with limited access to healthcare services.
- Served as the primary Registered Nurse, assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Supervised, trained, and coordinated a multidisciplinary team of seven staff members, including nurse aides, community health workers, registrars, translators, custodians, and vaccination personnel.
- Developed community health education curricula and conducted monthly health education sessions on maternal health, family planning, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), hygiene, nutrition, immunizations, and disease prevention.
- Led community outreach initiatives encouraging pregnant women to seek prenatal care and deliver in healthcare facilities rather than through high-risk home births, improving maternal and newborn health outcomes.
- Administered immunizations, maternal and child health services, emergency care, preventive healthcare, and patient education programs.
- Managed clinic operations, medical supplies, patient records, and community outreach while delivering high-quality healthcare in a resource-limited environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Protestant Methodist Resource Centre
Ivory Coast Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cuttington University
Bong County, Liberia 08-2004
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Acute Care
- Long-Term Care
- Geriatric Care
- Maternal & Child Health
- Community Health Nursing
- Clinical Supervision
- Nursing Education
- Curriculum Development
- Clinical Instruction
- Faculty Leadership
- Healthcare Administration
- Staff Training & Mentorship
- Community Health Program Development
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Cross-Cultural Communication
Certification
CPR
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin, Minnesota
04.2025 - Current
Direct Care Professional
At The Lake Adult Care
09.2022 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Keller Lake Commons
01.2021 - 09.2023
Home Health Aide & Interim Staffing Coordinator
Lino Lakes Assisted Living
06.2017 - 10.2020
Youth Service Specialist
Transitions Academy
06.2015 - 02.2017
Dean, College of Nursing
Cuttington University
04.2013 - 08.2014
Nursing Lecturer
Cuttington University
09.2008 - 06.2013
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Cuttington University
2005 - 2012
Clinic Manager & Registered Nurse (Officer-in-Char
Ministry of Health, MOH
2004 - 2005
High School Diploma -
Protestant Methodist Resource Centre
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cuttington University