Chelsie Anderson
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in emergency, med-surg, operating room, and case management. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced settings while prioritizing patient needs and delivering exceptional care. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and case coordination, leading to improved patient outcomes. Strong communication and problem-solving skills enhance healthcare service delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Optum Care Network
SeaTac, WA
12.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
BSA Hospital
Amarillo, TX
01.2017 - 03.2026
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Administered surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes to facilitate patient care.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.
Registered Nurse
Hansford County Hospital District
Spearman, TX
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- 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.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, peritoneal dialysis, IV pushes and oral subcutaneous.
- Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording cardiac rhythm data.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2016
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Swing bed and hospice care
- OR and ER experience
- Health education
- Care coordination
- Chronic disease management
Certification
Registered Nurse Texas - 914495
Registered Nurse Oregon - 202201029RN
Certified Case Manager - 4268275
Registered Nurse Oregon - 202201029RN
Certified Case Manager - 4268275
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Optum Care Network
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hansford County Hospital District
01.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
BSA Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Capella University