Cloteal Kelly

• Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
• Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
• Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
• Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

• Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
• Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
• Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
• Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
• Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
• Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.

• Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
• Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.

• Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
• Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
• Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
• Investigated accidents or incidents occurring during shift hours.
• Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.

• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Initiated referrals for additional services such as home health or hospice when necessary.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for patients.
• Assessed patient physical, psychological and social needs to develop individualized care plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation techniques such as exercise programs, therapeutic modalities and adaptive equipment use.
• Developed patient discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Educated patients regarding their condition, prognosis and therapeutic interventions.

Unit merged with dialysis/CAPD unit.

Strengthened nursing skills on this unit.

• Provided patient care and education to patients with illnesses such as strokes, DM, kidney disease,
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.