Chelsey Root
Argyle,NY
Summary
Dynamic Lead Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Glens Falls Hospital, excelling in clinical leadership and patient safety. Expert in developing individualized care plans and fostering teamwork, while ensuring accurate clinical documentation. Committed to compassionate patient education and enhancing healthcare outcomes through effective collaboration and clinical judgment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Nurse
Glens Falls Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care through assessments and documentation of vital signs.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions for safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Supported onboarding and training of new nursing staff members effectively.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients, ensuring clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records systems while safeguarding sensitive patient information.
- Perform direct patient care while also assisting in day-to-day clinical operations and staff oversight.
- Providing direct patient care
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
- Validating clinical staff competency
- Monitoring staff performance.
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Glens Falls Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and adherence to medical guidelines.
- Performing procedures like changing dressings and inserting IVs
- Educating patients and their families to ensure safe recovery and support their health goals
Medical Referral Specialist
Saratoga Hospital- Endocrinology
06.2014 - 09.2020
- Coordinated patient referrals to ensure timely access to endocrinology services.
- Managed electronic health records to maintain accurate patient information and referral documentation.
- Process all incoming referrals and authorizations for services and testing.
- Complete and submit prior authorizations as required by insurance and department guidelines.
- Enter referral and authorization information into the system accurately and timely.
- Act as a point of contact for internal and external customers for referral and authorization-related questions.
- Communicate with referring providers regarding the status of authorizations, including any denials.
Inform patients about their appointment information and instructions. - Maintain and manage the Electronic Referral Tracking Report for accuracy and urgency.
- Document the status of referrals and authorizations in the patient's medical record.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, New York, NY12-2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Adirondack Community College
Queensbury12-2020
GED -
South Glens Falls Senior High School
South Glens Falls06-2007
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Clinical judgment and decision-making
- Nursing assessment
- Patient safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Compassionate and caring
- Reliability
- CPR certification
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Cerner & EPIC
Timeline
Lead Registered Nurse
Glens Falls Hospital
07.2023 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical Floor
Glens Falls Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2023
Medical Referral Specialist
Saratoga Hospital- Endocrinology
06.2014 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Adirondack Community College
GED -
South Glens Falls Senior High School