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Kelli Demers

N. Kingstown,RI

Summary

Offering solid foundation in healthcare principles and strong desire to learn and grow in this environment. Brings ability to quickly acquire essential nursing practices and techniques, including patient assessment and care planning. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and medical procedures in alcohol and drug treatment center admissions nurse role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Services

Kent Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Rapid assessment (A,B,C,D,E), followed by focused assessment per patient history, story, signs and symptoms.
  • Uses clinical judgment, critical thinking and evidence based practice to initiate patient treatment per ED RN protocols and orders.
  • Continually conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient to nurse ratios and situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

RN Student Intern, Med Surg Acute

Roger Williams Medical Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Direct care of patients in the acute care setting
  • Care plans
  • Assessments
  • Outcomes
  • Monitoring patient progress
  • Advocate for patient best interest
  • Educate on goals and care plans, while involving family, and the members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve best possible outcomes for the patient

Medical Laboratory Technician

Kent Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • High-complexity clinical laboratory testing in the acute care setting
  • Blood bank, hematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, urinalysis, coagulation studies
  • Determining specimen quality and acceptability in accordance with patients clinical presentation

Medical Laboratory Technician

South County Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
  • Assisted in the training of new staff members, ensuring proper knowledge transfer and adherence to safety protocols.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Dominion Diagnostics
06.2015 - 08.2021
  • Prepared reagents and solutions, making readily available during testing for convenience.
  • Processed samples efficiently while adhering strictly to chain-of-custody procedures, helping maintain the integrity of collected data.
  • Performed regular quality checks on testing instruments, identifying any issues early on to avoid inaccurate readings.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation.
  • Managed inventory of testing supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels to meet demand while minimizing waste.
  • Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
  • Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.

Education

Nursing - Associates

New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI
03.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Medical Laboratory Technology - Associates

Community College of RI
Lincoln, RI
05.2015

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Emergency care / Emergency Response
  • Patient assessments
  • High level of autonomy
  • Infection control measures
  • Compassion and empathy

Professionalmemberships

  • Emergency Nurses Association, 2024
  • American Nurses Association, 2024
  • Nurses Service Organization, 2022-2024
  • American Society of Clinical Pathologists, 2013-2024
  • National Student Nurses Association, 2022-2024

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)


Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Services

Kent Hospital
04.2024 - Current

RN Student Intern, Med Surg Acute

Roger Williams Medical Center
03.2024 - 05.2024

Medical Laboratory Technician

Kent Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2024

Medical Laboratory Technician

South County Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2023

Medical Laboratory Technician

Dominion Diagnostics
06.2015 - 08.2021

Medical Laboratory Technology - Associates

Community College of RI

Nursing - Associates

New England Institute of Technology

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Cincinnati

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