Benjamin Kelly
Palmyra
Summary
Dependable Registered Nurse with less than one year of experience in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. Dedicated to learning and growing in a Level 1 trauma center, managing critical medications, maintaining adequate respiratory status, and ensuring hemodynamic stability to the best of my ability. Devoted to providing high quality patient care and advocating for top-tier treatment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks and treatments to ensure a cohesive work flow on the unit.
Clinical Nursing Student
Harrisburg Area Community College
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Work with fellow students to prepare for collaborative field work once graduated
Patient Care Technician - Specialist
UPMC Community Osteopathic
07.2020 - 12.2024
- Perform core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs, point of care testing, and drain/catheter care and documentation
- Facilitate surgical preparation and admission of patients, including initiation of intravenous access/phlebotomy, baseline vitals collection, and adequate explanation of perianesthesia care
- Assist nursing staff with post-anesthesia care and intervention of patient pain or discomfort
- Prepare applicable patients for discharge from unit, involving vital sign documentation, patient ambulation, and discontinuation of intravenous access
- Uphold standards of patient care, ensuring comfort and empathy when treating
- Maintain cultural understanding when dealing with diverse groups
- Learn fundamental nursing skills essential in successful practice in the field
- Emphasize core principles in ensuring high level care for all patients
- BLS certified, PCT Specialist certified
- Current researcher studying post-operative pain levels following music intervention
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Hershey High School
Hershey, PA06.2018
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Intravenous therapy
- Sterile procedure
- Multitasking
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate care
- Advanced cardiac life support
Accomplishments
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Harrisburg Area Community College
- Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society at Harrisburg Area Community College
- Eagle Scout, Hershey Troop 65
- National Honor Society at Hershey High School
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student
Harrisburg Area Community College
01.2023 - 12.2024
Patient Care Technician - Specialist
UPMC Community Osteopathic
07.2020 - 12.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Hershey High School
Associate Degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
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