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Chelsea Daniels

Registered Nurse: CT & MA
West Hartford,CT

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse seeking full-time position in leadership. 12+ years of nursing expertise in various disciplines. Proven record of reliability; A competent professional with strong analytical skills. A resourceful problem solver capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions. Performs well in high-stress environments—ability to meet diverse needs in various situations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita Dialysis
03.2024 - Current
  • Proficient in hospital EMR: EPIC, MediTech
  • Provide bedside Hemodialysis in critical care, Emergency room, Step-down, and other acute areas of the hospital
  • Maintained timely documentation of all treatments provided, supporting accurate billing processes and facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing high-quality acute dialysis treatment, monitoring vital signs closely, and implementing nursing interventions as needed.
  • Educated patients and families on End Stage Renal Disease and Acute Kidney Injury.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Safe AVFistula/AVGraft cannulation.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Proficient in dialysis catheter access: infection prevention
  • Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy


Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Saint Francis Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in a high acuity level 1 trauma hospital
  • IV insertion
  • Blood specimen collection
  • POC: glucose monitoring
  • iSTAT: critical lab monitoring
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and IM route.
  • Medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
  • Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Skilled care: chest tubes, G-tubes, wound vacs, colostomy/ileostomy, Foley catheters
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

CT Behavioral Health Hospital
05.2021 - Current
  • Provide direct quality nursing care on secured Behavioral Health & Psychiatric Hospital Unit
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans
  • Medication administration: Oral, IV, IM
  • Meditech documentation
  • Admission Assessments & Discharge procedures: Report & Monitor clinical conditions & changes
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Suicide Prevention & CIWA protocol
  • Meds vs Will

Registered Nurse Supervisor

The Nurse Netwrok
07.2023 - Current
  • Documentation: Point Click Care, MediTech, EPIC
  • LPN and CNA oversight, ensuring safe and high-quality care to patients
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, and disease process
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Resource Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Fresh River Healthcare
06.2013 - 07.2022
  • Provided quality nursing care to Acute Rehab & long term Behavioral Health patients
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Treatment Administration: Wound care, Catheterization, Enteral Nutrition.
  • Administered medications: controlled narcotics, po, IV, IM
  • Vital Signs: Weights, I&O's, Glucose Monitoring
  • Monitor and report clinical conditions and changes
  • Oversee and Educate CNA's
  • Daily communication with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA
09.2022 - 2023.06

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Online
04.2025 -

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Stone Academy - Hamden
West Haven, CT
01.2011 - 2012.03

Skills

    Hemodialysis

    CRRT

    Vascular Access

    Patient-focused care

    Fluid management

    Documentation

    Vital signs

    Clinical judgment

    Leadership

Certification

BLS American Heart Association

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
04.2025 -

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita Dialysis
03.2024 - Current

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Saint Francis Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse Supervisor

The Nurse Netwrok
07.2023 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Holyoke Community College
09.2022 - 2023.06

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

CT Behavioral Health Hospital
05.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Fresh River Healthcare
06.2013 - 07.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Stone Academy - Hamden
01.2011 - 2012.03
Chelsea DanielsRegistered Nurse: CT & MA