Chelsea Gregory
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments, education, and compassionate care, committed to enhancing the quality of life for patients and families in all settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Prisma Health
Columbia, SC
12.2024 - Current
- Administered patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive hospice services.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to provide timely interventions and support.
- Educated patients and families on end-of-life care options, enhancing understanding of available resources.
- Documented patient progress and treatment modifications accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Coordinated with social workers to address emotional and psychosocial needs of patients and families effectively.
- Assisted in pain management strategies, optimizing comfort levels for terminally ill patients through tailored approaches.
- Enhanced family support by offering guidance, resources, and emotional assistance during difficult times.
Registered Nurse, Preoperative
Lexington Medical Center
Columbia, SC
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Performed detailed patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly informing physicians and initiating interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Tracked and evaluated vital signs to identify potential health issues and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
- Provided compassionate, holistic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and available resources to support recovery.
Registered Nurse, ICU
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
07.2017 - 05.2021
- Monitored and assessed patient vital signs, ensuring timely interventions in critical care settings.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to track patient progress and respond to emergencies effectively.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Evaluated acuity levels of ICU patients to prioritize daily tasks.
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and adherence to care regimens.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NCSkills
- Palliative care
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Care plan development
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Prisma Health
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Preoperative
Lexington Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, ICU
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pitt Community College