Chelsea Watson
Summerville,SC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Bishop Gadsden Rehab Center
James Island, SC
12.2022 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Contract Local Travel RN
Roper St. Francis Hospital
Mount Pleasant,SC
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
RN Staff Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided nursing care for up to 6 patients per shift on a Med/Surgical Ortho/Trauma floor
- Admitted patients/Discharged patients
- Facilitated the plan of care
- Delivered patient and family education
- Worked with a variety of patients requiring tube feeds, ostomies, trachs, wound care, insulin/heparin drips, chest tubes,and more .
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Somerby Senior Living
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals through personalized care and ongoing assistance
- Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments
- Coordinated medications for patients, placing pharmacy orders and administering medications
- Contributed to care plans by completing regular, accurate condition and behavior assessments
- Managed medication distribution and security for memory care unit, ensuring each patient received medication and preventing unauthorized access.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Somerby Senior Living
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Obtained monthly vitals and documenting them in patient chart
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs
- Supported registered nursing staff by helping develop and carry out effective care plans
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every 2 hours
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support.
Medicine Technician
Somerby Senior Living
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Maintained accurate records in facility's e Mar system, detailing every medication movement and patient administration
- Recognized and adhered to six rights of medication administration every day with every patient
- Avoided treatment errors, carefully checking personal details and medication information
- Supported effective treatment plans under direction of licensed RNs by passing out medication at prescribed times.
Caregiver Somerby Senior
Living
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Handled non-medical patient care activities, including laundry, food preparation, and room cleaning.
- Improved well-being of patients by assisting with daily living needs and personal hygiene
- Assisted residents with meeting daily needs through positive encouragement and direct support
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation through conversation and recreation
- Kept patients comfortable with clean linens and well-stocked rooms.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SCDiploma - Nursing
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SCHigh School Diploma -
Wando High School
Mount Pleasant, SCSkills
- Patient assessment
- Documentation
- Time management
- Detail oriented
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal communication
- Dementia Care
- P>Medication and IV administration
- P>Wound Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS/CPR Certification
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Bishop Gadsden Rehab Center
12.2022 - Current
Contract Local Travel RN
Roper St. Francis Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
05.2021 - 07.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Somerby Senior Living
01.2020 - 04.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Somerby Senior Living
08.2018 - 01.2020
Medicine Technician
Somerby Senior Living
01.2018 - 08.2018
Caregiver Somerby Senior
Living
11.2017 - 01.2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Diploma - Nursing
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Wando High School