Chelsey King
Gray,LA
Summary
Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Thibodaux Regional Health System
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Medical Transcriptionist
Chabert Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Expertly transcribed medical reports for variety of physicians in hospital setting.
- Maintained accurate and complete medical records to comply with regulations and standards.
- Served as a reliable resource for new team members, offering guidance on best practices in medical transcription processes.
- Attended training associated with role to improve skills and boost speed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05.2018
Skills
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Reliable and Responsible
- Vitals monitoring
- Nutrition and Nourishment Issues
- Documentation And Reporting
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Honest and Dependable
- First Aid CPR AED
- Therapy management
- Medical Equipment Setup
- HIPAA Education
- Medication Administration
- Problem-Solving
- Compassionate Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Thibodaux Regional Health System
12.2021 - 01.2024
Medical Transcriptionist
Chabert Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Nicholls State University
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