Chelsea Colby
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PreOp/PACU, Per Diem RN
HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2/3 patients on average in 12-bed post-operative recovery room
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary
- Assisted in preparing each pre-operative patient, insertion of IVs, helping to obtain consent, and easing patients' anxiety
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
Trauma/Neuro ICU RN
Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Conferred with intensivists and interdisciplinary team to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Implemented interventions, titration of iv drips, NG/OG medications, IV catheter insertions, intraventricular drain (EVD) management, CRRT, arterial sheaths, chest tubes, LVAD and Impella, BIS and Train of Four monitoring and airway management, tracheostomy as well as endotracheal tubes
- Embraced change and provided exceptional care in the COVID population despite unknown in managing care. Provided RotoProne bed therapy, manual proning teams, and innovative thinking
- Incorporated crucial observations of treatment progress and applied critical care interventions to manage patient outcomes. Utilizing Massive Transfusion Protocol or ACLS skills
- Collaborating care with discharge success as the main focus in admission assessments. Provided bedside education with a demonstration/question approach, along with advocating for patients' best interest
PCU Surgical RN
Banner Desert Medical Center
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Assess and review up to 37 patients in holistic manners while creating and implementing plans of care highlighting any cardiac or surgical needs
- Cared for dynamic groups of patients ranging from post-op gastric, orthopedic, and cardiac surgeries to patients admitted with acute or chronic illnesses who also needed cardiac monitoring
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure plans of care were individualized and carried through to discharge
- Utilized knowledge and teamwork to follow through on all interventions, including critical medications and post-cardiac therapies
- Cross-trained to telemetry room where cardiac rhythms for up to 40 patients' were closely monitored throughout 12-hour shifts
- Evaluated each plan of care, ensuring all elements of discharge were met and patients were educated correctly then discharged patients to proper facilities or home
ICU/MICU RN
McKee Medical Center
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Established care for high acuity intensive care, progressive care, and observation patients within 12 bed ICU/PCU unit
- Treated patients with acute and chronic health problems such as MI, CHF, Stroke, Sepsis, Asthma, Dementia, and Influenza
- Cared for patients with sheaths, central lines, chest tubes, ET and OG tubes, wound vacs, hemodynamic monitoring, and titration of various critical care medication infusions
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans within dynamic critical care environments
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through close monitoring of pharmacological, non-pharmacological regimens, telemetry, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Assisted with codes, intubations, ECHO studies, chest tube placements, and central line insertions
Cardiac/Medical ICU RN
Memorial Medical Center
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow within 40-bed CCU/ICU unit, managed caseloads of 2+ clients, providing various treatments, IV therapy, wound care, and continuous education
- Developed patient care plans addressing assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
- Cared for varieties of patients with chronic and acute health problems such as post CABG, MI, CHF, COPD, Stroke, ARDS, Pneumonia, and Sepsis
- Closely monitored acute conditions and provided for patients with Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps, Swan Ganz, RotoProne beds, BIS and train of 4 monitoring, Impella Ventricular Assist Devices, post-CABG patients, and titration of various medication drips
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2016
Skills
Self-directed with astute judgment skills
Strong attention to detail and patient safety
Ability to stay calm in critical situations
Medical Procedure Preparation
Student Precepting
Certification
Registered Nurse: Arizona compact License #232456, 9/2019-9/2027
Critical Care Registered Nurse: (CCRN), #12841886, 3/2021-2/2024
NIHSS certified, 7/2024-7/2024
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 04/2024-04/2026
Advanced Cardiac Life Support: (ACLS), 11/2022-11/2024
Basic Life Support: (BLS), 11/2022-11/2024
Affiliations
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Alumni in NMSU\'s Student Nurses Association
Timeline
PreOp/PACU, Per Diem RN
HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Trauma/Neuro ICU RN
Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
PCU Surgical RN
Banner Desert Medical Center
05.2018 - 01.2020
ICU/MICU RN
McKee Medical Center
04.2017 - 05.2018
Cardiac/Medical ICU RN
Memorial Medical Center
06.2016 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Registered Nurse: Arizona compact License #232456, 9/2019-9/2027
Critical Care Registered Nurse: (CCRN), #12841886, 3/2021-2/2024
NIHSS certified, 7/2024-7/2024
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 04/2024-04/2026
Advanced Cardiac Life Support: (ACLS), 11/2022-11/2024
Basic Life Support: (BLS), 11/2022-11/2024
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