Chelsea Newton BSN RN
Lincolnton,North Carolina
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 5 years in acute care and home health nursing. Expertise in case management, chronic disease management, wound care, and infusion therapy within diverse populations. Strong leader with a focus on enhancing patient outcomes through education and collaborative practice. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while promoting effective teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager/Clinical Services Supervision
Atrium Health at Home
Lincolnton, NC
05.2022 - Current
- Promoted to Clinical Services Supervisor in January 2025.
- Supervise daily field operations, provide clinical oversight for nursing staff, address immediate patient safety concerns, support staff with complex clinical decision-making, and ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
- Manage a diverse caseload of patients with chronic conditions, perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate care with physicians, therapists, social workers, and community resources.
- Provide comprehensive skilled nursing care to patients in the home setting, promoting independence while preventing avoidable rehospitalizations.
- Deliver specialized wound care including surgical wounds, pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, traumatic wounds, and negative pressure wound therapy (Wound VAC).
- Administer infusion therapies and provide central venous catheter, PICC line, and implanted port care, including dressing changes and infection prevention.
- Provide urinary catheter, suprapubic catheter, and nephrostomy tube care while educating patients and caregivers on maintenance and infection prevention.
- Precepted newly hired nurses, delivering clinical training, mentorship, and supporting competency development.
- Complete accurate OASIS-E assessments and documentation to support regulatory compliance and quality patient outcomes.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary committees to enhance patient safety and operational excellence.
- Advanced to Clinical Services Supervisor in January 2025, overseeing clinical operations and staff performance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary committees focused on patient safety and operational excellence.
Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center HMI Neuro
Gastonia, NC
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered high-quality healthcare services to patients in a 16-bed acute care unit to enhance overall patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Achieved optimal patient care through detailed assessments and timely medication administration. Facilitated improvement in patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and relaying updates to providers. Advanced patient communication by effectively reporting changes in conditions to healthcare staff.
- Provided comprehensive guidance to patients and families to enhance understanding of diagnoses, medications, and discharge processes.
- Ensured adherence to patient safety initiatives and infection prevention standards.
- Achieved NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification to enhance clinical assessment skills.
Medical Assistant
CaroMont Family Medicine
Lake Wylie, SC
05.2017 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to enhance patient-centered primary care delivery.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records and coordinated patient scheduling, referrals, and follow-up care.
- Managed electronic health records while coordinating patient scheduling, referrals, and follow-up care to ensure seamless patient experience.
- Facilitated patient education and promoted preventive healthcare initiatives to improve patient health outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gaston College
05-2021
Associate degree - Medical Assisting
ECPI University
05-2017
Skills
- Registered Nurse – North Carolina
- Home Health Case Management
- Patient Assessment & Care Planning
- OASIS-E Certified
- Wound Treatment Associate (WTA)
- Advanced Wound Assessment & Care
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Infusion Therapy & Central/PICC Line Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Ostomy Assessment & Management
- Precepting & Staff Mentorship
Accomplishments
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Timeline
RN Case Manager/Clinical Services Supervision
Atrium Health at Home
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
CaroMont Regional Medical Center HMI Neuro
06.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Assistant
CaroMont Family Medicine
05.2017 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gaston College
Associate degree - Medical Assisting
ECPI University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington