Chelsey Heath
Fayette City,PA
Summary
Accomplished Nurse with a proven track record at Washington Health System, showcasing exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Expert in critical care, demonstrated by significantly reducing medication errors and mentoring new staff. Skilled in direct patient care and advanced medical procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through diligent monitoring and empathetic support.
Clinical Rotations at Ruby Memorial Hospital: 2023-2024
Operated under the direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills and help with the transition of LPN-RN
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Nurse
Reliant LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders, reducing medication errors significantly.
- Enhanced the nursing team''s effectiveness by providing ongoing support, guidance, and mentorship to new nurses and students.
Critical Care Nurse
Washington Health System
09.2016 - 05.2023
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting including trauma, cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical cases.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult transitions.
- Managed complex ventilation settings and titrated vasoactive medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Reduced medication errors through diligent monitoring and documentation of administered medications.
- Mentored new nurses in critical care skills, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Ensured high-quality care for critically ill patients by maintaining current knowledge on critical care advancements and best practices.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, and chest tube placements to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laurel College of Technology
Morgantown, WV01.2025
Certificate - License Practical Nurse
Western Area Career And Technology Center
Canonsburg, PA08.2014
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Patient support
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
Agency Nurse
Reliant LLC
01.2021 - Current
Critical Care Nurse
Washington Health System
09.2016 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laurel College of Technology
Certificate - License Practical Nurse
Western Area Career And Technology Center
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