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CHELSEA BEHN

St. Petersburg

Summary

Healthcare Professional with strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care and experience communicating with individuals of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy, and evidence-based practices.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Assisted in the training and mentoring of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
  • Led teams as a charge nurse in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Nurse Extern

HCA
02.2023 - Current
  • Practice patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients
  • Assist with activities of daily living; help patients bathe, change clothes, eat, and do daily hygiene tasks
  • Assess patients and assist in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort
  • Utilize wheelchairs and hospital beds to transfer patients from room to X-ray or lab
  • Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
  • Record vital signs and intake and output of over 20 patients per shift, documenting information
  • Maintain continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.

Caregiver

Mirjana Group Homes
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal assistance
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Head Chiropractic Assistant

Essential Chiropractic
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing
  • Promoted office efficiency, coordinated charts, and helped patients with diverse needs
  • Input patient data and checked all information for accuracy
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies
  • Performed X-rays, spinal and neurological examinations
  • Leading the neuropathy program by performing their additional exam, creating care plans, educating them on care plan and equipment, and carrying out check-in throughout care.

Nanny

Private Family
06.2018 - 09.2021
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, snacks, hygiene, and socialization
  • Engaged with children on an age-appropriate level
  • Balanced playtime and screen time to support the development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills
  • Monitored schedules to maintain children's sleeping, eating, and school schedules
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.

Au Pair, Private Family
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Developed bilingual abilities in French through immersive conversation and activities
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.

English Language Teacher

Po Kok School
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills
  • Established positive classroom management boundaries to create a safe student learning environment
  • Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement
  • Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.

General Worker

Orphanage Uganda
01.2014 - 05.2014
  • Uganda
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help as needed
  • Taught youth sports skills
  • Provided care for injuries and sicknesses for orphans
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

and AdventHealth Carrollwood -

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University
Tampa, FL
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine

Northland International University
Dunbar, WI
05.2013

Skills

  • Starting IVs and blood draws
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Performing EKGs
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Emergency response
  • Procedure preparations
  • Staff supervision
  • Wound Care
  • Cardiac care
  • Removing sutures
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Fluent in French

Timeline

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
10.2023 - Current

Nurse Extern

HCA
02.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Mirjana Group Homes
11.2022 - Current

Head Chiropractic Assistant

Essential Chiropractic
09.2021 - 10.2022

Au Pair, Private Family
07.2018 - 12.2018

Nanny

Private Family
06.2018 - 09.2021

English Language Teacher

Po Kok School
07.2015 - 07.2016

General Worker

Orphanage Uganda
01.2014 - 05.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University

Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine

Northland International University

and AdventHealth Carrollwood -

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