Chelsea Kyffin
Boulder,CO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with background in Intensive Care Unit and Endoscopy environments. Skilled in critical patient care, emergency response, and clinical decision-making; known for ability to remain calm under pressure and facilitate effective communication among healthcare team members. Previous roles demonstrate commitment to patient advocacy, maintaining safety standards and contributing positively to team performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Gastroenterology of the Rockies
Boulder, CO
06.2024 - Current
- Administered and monitored conscious sedation during endoscopic procedures while assessing vital signs of the patient.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assisted in endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and other therapeutic interventions.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care delivery throughout the procedure.
- Reviewed patient reports for accuracy before release.
- Utilized specialized tools such as forceps or snares to remove tissue samples or lesions from within the body cavity safely.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Rock Climbing Instructor
Movement Climbing
Boulder, CO
07.2018 - Current
- Provided instruction to clients on proper rock climbing techniques and safety protocols.
- Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
- Created a safe learning environment.
- Supervised students while they were engaging in activities at the indoor facility
- Delivered group lessons and hands-on demonstrations to instruct students.
- Demonstrated various climbing techniques to clients.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Lafayette, CO
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Administered medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
Education
Nursing
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO04-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA05-2013
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Patient Check-ins
- Professional bedside manner
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Emotional awareness
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Gastroenterology of the Rockies
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
05.2022 - 04.2024
Rock Climbing Instructor
Movement Climbing
07.2018 - Current
Nursing
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Redlands
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