Chelsey Gravely
Collinsville,VA
Summary
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. Patient-oriented Nurse with four years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with emergency medicine, medical-surgical and telemetry. 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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
Sovah Health - Martinsville
07.2022 - Current
- Led over 50 RN, techs, secretary's, CNA's, in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse, ER (Charge Nurse)
SOVAH Health-Martinsville
01.2019 - 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Martinsville Health and Rehab
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.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Martinsville City Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Leading the classroom team in creating an atmosphere in which children can learn
- Supervise all activities of the children in both the classroom and outside
- Introduce and provide guidance to the teacher assistant, teacher aide, and volunteers, prepare performance data and prepare children for follow up activities.
- Research new curriculum methods, assume responsibility for proper care of classroom equipment and supplies, prepare reports on activities including attendance records, student performance data and prepare progress reports.
Team Leader Manager
CHICK-FIL-A
01.2009 - 01.2013
- 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.
Education
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
- Clear Patient Communication
- Procedure Assistance
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Accurate Documentation
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Disease Management Programs
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Patient Health Information Access
- Standards Administration
- Logistics Project Management
- Clinical Development
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Nursing Operations Management
- Personnel Files
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Corrective Actions
- Staffing Assignments
- Employee Orientation
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Clinical Documentation Management
- Clinical Staff Management
- Nursing Protocols
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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Additional Information
Certifications:
- 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
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
Sovah Health - Martinsville
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Martinsville Health and Rehab
05.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, ER (Charge Nurse)
SOVAH Health-Martinsville
01.2019 - 07.2022
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Martinsville City Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2017
Team Leader Manager
CHICK-FIL-A
01.2009 - 01.2013
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
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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