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Kelsie Holden

Summary

Registered Nurse with 5.5 years of nursing experience. Spent 3 years on a medical telemetry floor and 2.5 years in two different Level 4 NICU's. Dedicated and focused individual who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve goals with a proven track record of delivering patient-centered care. Adept at patient education and communicating effectively to ensure that all patients needs are met and family members fully understand medical conditions and treatment options.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

OU Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2024 - Current
  • Conducted daily assessments of premature infants, accurately documenting findings in electronic medical records system.
  • Assisted with the admission process of newborns into the NICU unit and provided necessary education to parents on infant care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team, including NNP’s, neonatologist, transport nurses, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, chaplains, and social workers to create personalized care plans for patients.
  • Evaluated growth parameters such as weight gain, head circumference, length and height measurements according to established standards of care.
  • Provided specialized care for infants, managing various ventilation techniques such as high frequency jet ventilation, conventional ventilations, NIPPV, CPAP, nasal cannula, and room air.
  • Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes, medicated drips such as dopamine, fentanyl, epinephrine, insulin, and midazolam, and blood products as ordered by the physician.
  • Instructed family members on proper feeding techniques for premature babies using bottles or gavage tubes.
  • Provided emotional support to families during stressful times related to their baby's health condition or prognosis.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas, TX
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Conducted daily assessments of premature infants, accurately documenting findings in electronic medical records system.
  • Assisted with the admission process of newborns into the NICU unit and provided necessary education to parents on infant care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team, including NNP’s, neonatologist, transport nurses, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, chaplains, and social workers to create personalized care plans for patients.
  • Evaluated growth parameters such as weight gain, head circumference, length and height measurements according to established standards of care.
  • Provided specialized care for infants, managing various ventilation techniques such as high frequency jet ventilation, conventional ventilations, NIPPV, CPAP, nasal cannula, and room air.
  • Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes, medicated drips such as dopamine, fentanyl, epinephrine, insulin, and midazolam, and blood products as ordered by the physician.
  • Instructed family members on proper feeding techniques for premature babies using bottles or gavage tubes.
  • Provided emotional support to families during stressful times related to their baby's health condition or prognosis.

Medical Telemetry Registered Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas, TX
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Managed and prioritized care for a fast-paced 35 bed unit, overseeing the well-being of 4-6 patients per shift from January 2019 to March 2020.
  • Transitioned to COVID telemetry unit in March 2020, providing care for critically ill patients at a 3.5:1 ratio.
  • Monitored telemetry monitors for any changes in heart rhythm/rate and intervene as appropriate.
  • Delivered exceptional patient care to individuals with NSTEMI's, dysrhythmias, and multiple cardiovascular and systemic ailments following cardiac catheterization/PCI procedures.
  • Administered and supervised the use of various cardiac/medicated drips like amiodarone, nicardipine, diltiazem, dobutamine, milrinone, heparin, octreotide, insulin, nitroglycerin, ketamine, and dilaudid effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Baylor Louise Herrington School of Nursing
12.2018

Associates of Arts; Member of Phi Theta Kappa -

Trinity Valley Community College
05.2016

Skills

  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Problem-Solving
  • Emotional Support
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Task and Work Prioritization
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration

Certification

  • Texas Registered Nurse Licensure granted January 19, 2019
  • Charge Nurse on Medical-Telemetry Unit October 2020 - January 2022
  • NRP certified March 2022 - current
  • BLS certified January 2017 - current
  • Clinical coach May 2021 - February 2024
  • Familiar with Epic and Allscripts charting systems

Timeline

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

OU Children's Hospital
02.2024 - Current

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2022 - 01.2024

Medical Telemetry Registered Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Baylor Louise Herrington School of Nursing

Associates of Arts; Member of Phi Theta Kappa -

Trinity Valley Community College

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