CHELSEA WILKERSON
Melbourne
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pre-op
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing patient wait times in high-volume settings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Wound Care Nurse
Partners In Community Care, Wound Care
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Administered advanced wound care treatments using evidence-based practices and protocols.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records for quality assurance.
- Educated patients and families on wound care management to promote healing and prevent complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient-centered care strategies.
REGISTERED NURSE, Surgical ICU
Health First HRMC
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Managed patient documentation accurately using electronic health record systems.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols and preventive care.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, demonstrating quick decision-making in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
- Mentored new nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and hospital policies.
Office Coordinator
Advanced Healthcare Integration
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Served as a key component in operations with Nurse Practitioners' schedules for homecare visits. Communicated with home healthcare facilities, hospitals, and patients professionally. Scheduled meetings for owner and was able to attend community meetings and facility meetings as a representative of company
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida (UCF)
Orlando, FL05.2025
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - RN
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL05.2023
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY - undefined
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL05.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - undefined
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC05.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
Certification
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification (2025)
- Basic Life Support (2027)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (2026)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (2027)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification (2028)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pre-op
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Wound Care Nurse
Partners In Community Care, Wound Care
01.2025 - 05.2025
REGISTERED NURSE, Surgical ICU
Health First HRMC
08.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse, Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 08.2024
Office Coordinator
Advanced Healthcare Integration
01.2021 - 09.2021
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - RN
Eastern Florida State College
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY - undefined
Eastern Florida State College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - undefined
Lees-McRae College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida (UCF)