Kendra Dorsett
About Kendra Dorsett
Kendra Dorsett is a PCU Registered Nurse at Scripps Health in La Jolla, California, with over a decade of experience in various nursing roles across urban and rural healthcare settings.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Kendra Dorsett is currently serving as a PCU Registered Nurse at Scripps Health located in La Jolla, California. She has held this position for over five years. Her role involves providing patient care in the Progressive Care Unit, which entails close monitoring and management of patients who require an intermediate level of care.
Previous Experience at Wyoming Medical Center
Kendra Dorsett worked as a PCU Registered Nurse at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming, from 2016 to 2018. During her two-year tenure, she was responsible for delivering patient care in the Progressive Care Unit, providing critical support for patients requiring specialized nursing care.
Background in Foot Care and Diabetes Management
Before joining Wyoming Medical Center, Kendra Dorsett was employed at Wrangell Medical Center as a Foot Care Nurse for five months in 2016. She subsequently transitioned to SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) as a Diabetes Case Manager, a role she held from 2014 to 2016. Her experience includes managing diabetes care plans and providing patient-centered education on managing the condition effectively.
Educational Background
Kendra Dorsett holds a Master's Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner from Simmons University, which she obtained between 2015 and 2018. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Gannon University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background has equipped her with comprehensive nursing knowledge and advanced skills in family health practice.
Early Career and Diverse Roles at SEARHC
Kendra Dorsett's early career included multiple roles at the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) in Juneau, Alaska. From 2011 to 2014, she served as a Clinical Nurse, followed by a role as PACU Nurse at the Juneau Spine and Pain Center from 2012 to 2014. Her diverse roles at SEARHC provided her with extensive experience in clinical, postoperative, and specialized nursing care.