Chelsey Gravely
Charlotte,NC
Summary
I am currently looking for a full-time position in an environment that offers a greater challenge, increased benefits for my family, and the opportunity to help the company advance efficiently and productively. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Wesley Long Hospital- ER
- High Point Regional- Step Down
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment strategies for complex cases.
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
- Initiated preventative measures against potential risks identified through assessment processes.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps, as required by individual patient needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for all patients.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Managed medication inventory and supplies, ensuring availability for patient care.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare professionals promptly.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians in various healthcare settings.
- Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Clinical Manager
Sovah Health - Martinsville
Martinsville, VA
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervised 120 staff members and provided periodic performance evaluations.
- Encouraged high morale and staff retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of proactive work environment.
- Employed active listening and interpersonal talents to effectively interact with various individuals, including physicians, patients and fellow employees.
- Interacted with patients, asked appropriate questions and listened carefully to deliver high level of clinical care.
- Developed and initiated departmental goals, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
- Liaised between patients and physicians, initiating discussions regarding care.
- Oversaw daily activities and interactions with patients.
- Enforced compliance with local, state and federal healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements, HIPAA and OSHA.
- Enforced compliance with local, state and federal healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements, HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
- Delegated tasks to each member of staff and oversaw task completion, offering assistance to promote success.
- Managed clinical operations and procedures and enforced adherence to federal and state regulations and healthcare law requirements.
- Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
- Managed patient care and clinic services and handled financial management, quality assurance, safety and risk management and facility maintenance.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Sovah Health - Martinsville
Martinsville, Virginia
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Assessed unit patients from admission to discharge.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse Preceptor
Sovah Health - Martinsville
Martinsville, VA
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Participated in planning, implementing and evaluating assigned courses for continued development of nursing curriculum.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Instructed courses in nursing to meet educational requirements stated in credit course outline and board of registered nursing regulations.
- Procured knowledge of national and local trends in nursing practices to successfully integrate into learning activities.
- Engaged in student academic advisement to support success of students on campus and beyond.
- Instructed nursing students how to perform vital sign checks, code responses and chart updates.
- Helped students make optimal educational and career choices to maximize learning and long-term vocational benefits.
- Trained medical center staff and local EMTs on ACLS and PALS techniques and principles.
Registered Nurse, ER
SOVAH Health-Martinsville
Martinsville, VA
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Provide quality patient care, respond in critical situations, and be a patient advocate
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Sovah Health - Martinsville
Martinsville, VA
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Adhered strictly to organizational policies and procedures governing patient rights and privacy laws.
- Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Maintained current certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
- Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Served as a resource for staff regarding issues related to clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Martinsville Health and Rehab
Martinsville, VA
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Emergency Room Technician
Sovah Health - Martinsville
Martinsville, VA
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Run the register, handle the employees that worked in the back of the store making food, dealing with customers
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assessed, motivated and empowered team members to work to build customer satisfaction and loyalty, to support retention and growth.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Solved problems, handled escalated issues and mitigated risks.
- Delegated work assignments and prioritized tasks.
- Conducted regular employee performance evaluations to offer constructive feedback and solutions to propel improvements and growth.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Radford, VA07.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Patrick Henry Community College
Martinsville, VA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Martinsville High School
Martinsville, VA05.2013
Associate of Arts - General, General Studies
Patrick Henry Community College
Martinsville, VA05.2013
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Patient Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Care Oversight
- Creative Problem Solving
- Clear Patient Communication
- Procedure Assistance
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Disease Management Programs
- Ventilator Care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Patient Education and Counseling
Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
Narcan Administration
Early Heart Attach Care (EHAC)
ECG Competency Certification
Heart Rhythms ECG Certification
12-Lead ECG’s Certification
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Advanced and Special Care Certification
Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Cardiac Life Supports (PALS)
Community Service Projects
Patriot Pantry
Tutoring for high scholars
Martinsville Area Community Health Fair
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Interests
Leadership , President of the class of Spring 2019 Vice-President of the Nurse Student Association Secretary of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Team Leader during clinical experiences
Additional Information
Certifications:
- Secretary for Emergency Services
- Precipitous Deliveries
- SANE Nurse
- Basic Life Support Instructor
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
- Narcan Administration
- Early Heart Attach Care (EHAC)
- ECG Competency Certification
- Heart Rhythms ECG Certification
- 12-Lead ECG’s Certification
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
- Advanced and Special Care Certification
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Cardiac Life Supports (PALS)
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Manager
Sovah Health - Martinsville
07.2022 - 10.2023
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Sovah Health - Martinsville
07.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse Preceptor
Sovah Health - Martinsville
01.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Sovah Health - Martinsville
01.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, ER
SOVAH Health-Martinsville
05.2019 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Martinsville Health and Rehab
05.2019 - 09.2020
Emergency Room Technician
Sovah Health - Martinsville
01.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Patrick Henry Community College
High School Diploma -
Martinsville High School
Associate of Arts - General, General Studies
Patrick Henry Community College
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