Chelsea Orelus
Summary
Organized and dependable nurse seeking opportunity to transfer 5+ years of experience in a medical environment to Company Name with a Utilization Review Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN
Roger Williams Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Rotated as needed between dual diagnosis unit, geriatric unit, and addictions/medical unit
- Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
Emergency Department Resource Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Participated in performance improvement initiatives, such as staff assault reduction rates and reducing length of stays for boarding patients waiting for psychiatric beds.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Mentored new nursing staff members on psychiatric best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients transitioning back into their communities, ensuring continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Adolescent Psych RN
Cambridge Health Alliance
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided care for adolescents ages of 13 to 18 on a secured psychiatric unit with mental health needs.
- Consistently provided emotional support for patients experiencing stress or anxiety related to their medical conditions or treatment plans.
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations at the psychiatric facility, sharing knowledge and expertise while promoting their professional growth.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Geriatric RN
Good Samaritan Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided medical and psychiatric care on a secured geriatric population unit with acute/chronic medical illnesses.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Boston Medical Center
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Contributed to a reduction in medical complications through close observation of cardiac patterns and vital signs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in the development and implementation of personalized care plans for telemetry patients, leading to enhanced recovery rates.
- Recognized and responded to emergency situations promptly, initiating appropriate interventions as per established guidelines within the telemetry setting.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Psych RN
Arbour Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MASkills
- Discharge Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Training Staff
- Quality Improvement
- Time Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Worked with various Electronic Medical Records
Certification
- RN Massachusetts License, RN2329048
- RN Rhode Island License, RN74705
- American Heart Association, 03/01/25, Basic Life Support
Timeline
Travel RN
Roger Williams Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Resource Registered Nurse
Cambridge Health Alliance
01.2022 - 01.2023
Adolescent Psych RN
Cambridge Health Alliance
03.2021 - 01.2022
Geriatric RN
Good Samaritan Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2022
Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Boston Medical Center
11.2019 - 01.2021
Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2019
Psych RN
Arbour Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Boston
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