Barbara Kelsey
Bolly,MI
Summary
Results-driven RN Nurse Unit Manager with a strong focus on patient advocacy and critical thinking. Experienced in monitoring patient progress and leading interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance care outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Nurse unit manager
Wellbridge of Fenton
Fenton, Michigan
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician prescriptions.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting significant changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans, enhancing overall care quality.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies, empowering them to take an active role in their care.
- Assisted in wound care and clinical procedures, adhering strictly to safety protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Advocated for patients' rights and values, ensuring their voices were heard in care decisions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Registered Nurse
Suncrest Assisted Living
Lapeer, Michigan
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed protocols and safety standards.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated residents and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Owosso, MI12-2021
Skills
- Medication management
- Patient evaluation
- Care plan formulation
- Clinical interventions
- Care coordination
- Health information technology
- Team-based collaboration
Timeline
RN Nurse unit manager
Wellbridge of Fenton
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Suncrest Assisted Living
12.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College