Chelsea Relich

Traveled to 3 local hospital systems for 13 week periods at a time with several extensions as offered.

• Cared for 5-7 patients per shift
• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.

• Managed approximately 5-6 patients per day, traveling to their homes in local area.
• Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans, accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
• Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
• Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
• Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
• Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.

• Provided care for 7 patients per shift
• Skilled in recognizing early warning signs of potential complications or worsening conditions, enabling timely interventions that prevented further deterioration.
• Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange for effective care coordination.
• Monitored patients'' vital signs and ECG readings continuously, promptly identifying any abnormalities requiring intervention or escalation of care.
• Educated patients about their conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications necessary for managing long-term health issues.
• Administered medications safely and accurately, preventing adverse drug reactions and promoting positive patient responses.
• Participated actively in ongoing professional development opportunities aimed at staying current with evidence-based practices relevant to telemetry nursing practice.
• Facilitated smooth transitions of care by coordinating with other departments for consultations, diagnostic testing, or transfer to specialized units when needed.

• Provided care for 5-7 patients per shift
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Provided care for 4-5 high acuity patients per shift, as well as taking on admissions and discharges.
• Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
• Promoted positive work environment within PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
• Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
• Expedited critical medical interventions through timely recognition of early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications.
• Instructed and documented patient follow-up care activities to prepare for transfer or discharge.