Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Chelsea Eldridge

Georgetown,KY

Summary

Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 2 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

VAMC
08.2018 - Current
  • Worked on a unit with 25 beds. Took care of short/long-term rehab and hospice patients each day with quality-driven support.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Administered tube feedings via Kangaroo pump.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to RN, recording all changes in medical records.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN, ACUTE CARE/ MED-SURG

UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.

Registered Nurse

VAMC
08.2021 - Current

Education

Associates - Nursing

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY
05.2021

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY
05.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY
05.2018

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Management
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Dementia Knowledge
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Treatment Planning
  • Rehabilitation Techniques
  • Direct Patient Care
  • EMR / EHR
  • Breathing treatments
  • Patient Assessments
  • Caregiving skills
  • Computer proficiency

Accomplishments

Kentucky Career Center- Bluegrass Scholarship

Certification

American Heart Association CPR and AED Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

VAMC
08.2021 - Current

LPN

VAMC
08.2018 - Current

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN, ACUTE CARE/ MED-SURG

UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2016 - 08.2018

Associates - Nursing

Bluegrass Community And Technical College

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Bluegrass Community And Technical College

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Bluegrass Community And Technical College

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