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Chelsea Hutcheson

Florala ,AL

Summary

High-energy healthcare professional quick to evaluate and act on information. Well-trained and experienced in range of potential conditions, treatment protocols, and long-term care management. Knowledgeable about latest approaches and works well with team members.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Unit Manager

Florala Health and Rehabilitation
Florala, AL
08.2023 - Current
  • Resolved complex customer service issues in a timely manner.
  • Created reports on departmental activities for senior management review.
  • Ensured that the unit was compliant with safety standards and protocols set by the organization.

Clinical Team Lead

Andalusia Physician Services
Andalusia, AL
03.2017 - 04.2023
  • Supported medical director in development and marketing of new healthcare services.
  • Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.

ICU Charge Nurse

Andalusia Health
Andalusia, AL
09.2016 - 03.2017
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques, and patient assessments and interventions.
  • Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
  • Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
  • Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, and oxygen delivery devices.

Wound Care Nurse

Andalusia Regional Hospital
Andalusia, AL
09.2013 - 09.2016
  • Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
  • Managed draining wounds by applying wound vac.
  • Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques.
  • Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
  • Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
  • Administered hyperbaric oxygen to patient as prescribed by the physician to accelerate wound healing process.

Surgical/Pediatrics Nurse

Andalusia Regional Hospital
Andalusia, AL
08.2012 - 09.2013
  • Performed basic physical assessments of newborns to school age children.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests, and minor procedures.
  • Defined care goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.

Education

MSN

Troy University
Troy, AL
05-2023

Bachelor Degree of Nursing - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2020

Associates Degree in Nursing

Jefferson Davis Community College
Brewton, AL
08.2012

High School Diploma -

Florala High School
Florala, AL
05.2009

Masters of Nursing Education - Nursing Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Certification

  • BLS

Timeline

RN Unit Manager

Florala Health and Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current

Clinical Team Lead

Andalusia Physician Services
03.2017 - 04.2023

ICU Charge Nurse

Andalusia Health
09.2016 - 03.2017

Wound Care Nurse

Andalusia Regional Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2016

Surgical/Pediatrics Nurse

Andalusia Regional Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2013

Bachelor Degree of Nursing - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associates Degree in Nursing

Jefferson Davis Community College

High School Diploma -

Florala High School

Masters of Nursing Education - Nursing Education

Western Governors University

MSN

Troy University

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