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Chelsey Tripp

Chanute,KS

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel RN, Emergency Department

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Kansas City, KS
09.2023 - Current
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
  • Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
  • Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
  • Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
  • Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans and ultrasounds.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

NMRMC
Chanute, United States
03.2018 - Current
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Triage
Wichita, KS
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Registered Nurse, Observation

NMRMC
Chanute, Kansas
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS
05.2015

Skills

  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Interpreting EKGs
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Patient Examination
  • Emergency Patient Triage
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Disease Processes
  • Acute Illness
  • Routine Examinations

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS
  • ENPC
  • TNCC

Timeline

Travel RN, Emergency Department

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Triage
06.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

NMRMC
03.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, Observation

NMRMC
03.2016 - 03.2018

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Neosho County Community College

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