Carol Kaelin
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in perioperative, vascular, and SICU settings. Demonstrated ability to deliver safe and compassionate nursing care across diverse environments. Key contributor to successful AAAHC reaccreditation and VDH licensure survey completion without corrective action plans. Proficient in IV skills, honed through years of hands-on experience.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
Surgical Suites of Coastal Virginia
Williamsburg, VA
07.2019 - 07.2026
- Specialties: ENT, Orthopedics, Podiatry, and Urology.
- Ages: 6 months to geriatrics.
- Collaborated with nursing teams to uphold high-quality patient care standards.
- Monitored patient care metrics and Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys to identify process improvement areas.
- Led chart audits, benchmarking initiatives, and policy/procedure updates to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance.
- Ensured adherence with regulatory agencies such as AAHC and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through comprehensive data collection and reporting.
- Assisted with pre/post-operative and OR patient care activities for improved outcomes.
- Clinical support for IV placement.
OR RN
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Williamsburg, VA
02.2014 - 06.2019
- Specialties: ENT, Orthopedics, General, Urology, Gynecology, and Dental.
- Confirmed all supplies and functioning equipment were ready for daily cases.
- Ensured proper infection/safety procedures were followed.
- Promoted safe patient care according to AORN evidence based practice for optimal patient outcomes.
- Confirmed patient information and relayed information to relevant HCP.
Pre/post RN Outpatient Surgery Center
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Williamsburg, Virginia
05.2010 - 02.2014
- Specialties: ENT, Orthopedics, General, Urology, Gynecology, and Dental.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and concerns promptly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative health management and wellness practices.
- Assistant charge nurse responsible for nursing assignments and decision-making of unit patient inflow/outflow.
RN Coordinator Specialist
Vascular and Transplant Specialist
Virginia Beach, Virginia
05.2001 - 05.2010
- Assessed patients / obtained patient history for MD exam.
- Identified patient physical and emotional needs. (set up PT, wound care and DME as needed).
- Performed wound care, obtained lab work, suture remove, assist with dialysis catheter removal and minor procedures.
- Facilitated patient and family education regarding surgery, medications, dressings, and health maintenance.
- Maintained thorough concise medical documentation.
- Performed patient triage resolving patient crisis and complaints, scheduling appointments,medication refills etc.
- Supervision of MA.
- Acted as OSHA Officer for practice.
RN Outpatient Surgery
DePaul Medical Center
Norfolk, VA
07.1998 - 04.2001
RN Coordinator Surgical Holding Outpatient Surgery
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, Alabama
10.1992 - 04.1998
RN Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, Alabama
07.1987 - 09.1992
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL06-1987
High School Diploma -
Newtown High School
Newtown, CT06-1983
Skills
- Strong IV skills
- Leadership
- Attention to details
- Proven work ethic
- Autonomous work capability
- Team collaboration
- Vascular management and wound care
- Experience with central lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and arterial lines
- Career stability
- Microsoft Office - Teams, Excel, and Word
- EMR - Epic and MedNet
Certification
BLS Expires 06/30/2028
Accomplishments
Sigma Theta Tau 1986-1990
Affiliations
Member of SWRMC Magnet Committee 2104
Timeline
Clinical Director
Surgical Suites of Coastal Virginia
07.2019 - 07.2026
OR RN
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
02.2014 - 06.2019
Pre/post RN Outpatient Surgery Center
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
05.2010 - 02.2014
RN Coordinator Specialist
Vascular and Transplant Specialist
05.2001 - 05.2010
RN Outpatient Surgery
DePaul Medical Center
07.1998 - 04.2001
RN Coordinator Surgical Holding Outpatient Surgery
Huntsville Hospital
10.1992 - 04.1998
RN Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Huntsville Hospital
07.1987 - 09.1992
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
High School Diploma -
Newtown High School