Dana Kelley
Lonetree,CO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in various outpatient and inpatient clinical environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Committed to delivering patient care through effective education and counseling.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preop/PACU RN
Sky Ridge Surgical Center
Lonetree, Colorado
04.2012 - Current
- Admission, assessment and monitoring of post-surgical patients: Ortho/ Podiatry, GU, GI, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Cosmetic, ENT/Oral Maxillary, Eyes, Pain Injections
- Patient care ratio 2:1 care of Adult/Pediatric Patient, obtained and transcribed MD orders, assisted MD’s with various floor procedures, utilized critical thinking skills for age appropriate patients, admission and discharge teaching and educational instructions
- Clinical Charge when needed
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Preceptor to new RN employees
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Floated to Surgery Centers affiliated with HealthOne /Metro Area
Preop RN-PRN
Exempla St. Joe’s Hospital
Denver, Colorado
07.2009 - 04.2013
- Admission and monitoring of Pre-Surgery patients (Inpatients and Outpatients), General Surgery, Cardiac-Thoracic, Neuro-Surgery, Ortho, Urology ENT, Eyes, OB-GYN, and various other specialties, inserting and maintain IV lines, assessment and monitoring PICC lines, administration of oral and IV medications, assist with Preop and discharge teaching, assessment of VS, cardiac monitoring, assist MD’s with Preop Epidural blocks, ART line placements, & obtained and transcribed MD orders, charting via Epic Computer charting.
PACU RN
Midtown Surgery Center
Denver, Colorado
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Admission, assessment and monitoring of post-surgical patients: Ortho/ Podiatry, GU, GI, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Cosmetic, ENT/Oral Maxillary, Eyes, Pain Injections
- Patient care ratio 2:1 care of Adult/Pediatric Patient, obtained and transcribed MD orders, assisted MD’s with various floor procedures, utilized critical thinking skills for age appropriate patients, admission and discharge teaching and educational instructions
- Floated to Hospitals affiliated with HealthOne /Metro Area.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Acute Care RN, Float Pool PRN
Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital
Aurora, Colorado
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Admission, assessment and monitoring of Ortho, Neuro Surgery, Post CVA, Traumatic Brain Injuries patient
- Patient care ratio up to 4:1, oral and IV medication administration(using EMAR system), obtained and transcribed MD orders, utilized critical thinking skills for age appropriate patients, assisted with discharge teaching and education instructions
- Computer charting utilized via Meditech
- Floated also to PSL/ Spalding, The Medical Center of Aurora (South Campus) where similar skills were performed
- (Transferred from SkyRidge Surgical Center)
Prep/PACU RN PRN
The Center for Reproductive Medicine
Lonetree, Colorado
07.2008 - 08.2009
- Admission, assessment and monitoring of Post IVF Retrievals/IVF Transfers, and surgical patients
- Patient care ratio 2:1, oral and IV medication, utilized critical care thinking skills, functioned independently as well as a team player, preop/discharge teaching and educational instructions.
Preop/PACU RN
Sky Ridge Surgical Center
Lonetree, Colorado
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Admission, assessment and monitoring of post-surgical patients: Ortho/ Podiatry, GU, GI, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Cosmetic, ENT/Oral Maxillary, Eyes, Pain Injections
- Patient care ratio 2:1 care of Adult/Pediatric Patient, obtained and transcribed MD orders, assisted MD’s with various floor procedures, utilized critical thinking skills for age appropriate patients, admission and discharge teaching and educational instructions
- Floated to Surgery Centers affiliated with HealthOne /Metro Area.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Float Pool RN PRN
Littleton Adventist Hospital
Littleton, Colorado
05.2006 - 07.2007
- Floating to various units throughout hospital Med/Surg, Neuro, Oncology, Chest Pain Center, Telemetry, PCU (ICU Stepdown), Women’s Services, Surgical Telemetry- Patient care ratio 5:1, total patient care at times, charting assessment, observation of care, oral and IV medication administration, monitoring, titrating and observing various drips per protocol, maintaining and observing CVC and PICC lines, Telemetry, TPN, PCA, and Blood Products, Post-Op care & assessments of Surgical, Cardiac, GI,GU,OB/GYN patients, obtained and transcribed MD orders, assisted MDs’ with various floor procedures, utilized critical thinking skills in all various departments
- Assisted as Unit Secretary in Various departments as well as ICU & functioned independently as a team player.
Critical Care RN & Med/Surg RN PRN
Valley View Hospital
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
03.2006 - 12.2006
- Fast paced 5 bed CCU- patient ratio 2:1 total care of ventilated patients, titrating various drips and medications per protocol, charting hourly assessments, observations of CVC, Arterial, CVP lines, Telemetry monitoring, observation of blood products, TPN, and PCA pumps per policy, Post OP care assessments, assisting MD’s with various floor procedure, TEE, Stress Echo’s, Cardioversion
- Care of Pediatric patients from Infant to Adolescent with age appropriate guidelines and per growth and development
- Floated to Med/Surg floor- busy, fast paced unit, assumed care of 3-5 independent to total care patients, Telemetry, Blood Products, PCA lines
- Post Op care & assessment, assisted MD’s with various floor procedures, obtained and transcribed MD’s orders, utilized critical thinking skills in both departments, functioned independently as well as a team player
- (Relocated back to Denver for Husband’s job)
Licensed Practical Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
Littleton, Colorado
05.2002 - 03.2006
- Busy, fast paced unit, assumed care of 4-5 patients, acute Med/Surg/Oncology unit, competent in oral and IV medication administration, observation of PICC and CV lines, charting assessments, able to function independently, cross trained as Unit Secretary & Nursing Assistant, assisted MD’s with various floor procedures, Post-OP care and assessments, observation of blood products, TPN and PCA pumps per policy
- Participated in grand rounds with various departments, delegation of care, proficient in Desktop 7000(Centura Healthcare System).
Licensed Practical Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
San Diego, California
07.2000 - 05.2002
- Short term Nursing contracts 3-6 months, wide variety fast, paced acute care units- Med/Surg, Telemetry, Post-OP care, Urology, Renal, Rehab/TCU,- assumed care of up to seven patients, functioned independently, competent in oral and IV Medication administration, charting assessments, assisted MD’s with various floor procedures, observations and administration of blood products & TPN, management and observation of PICC and CV lines, floated to various acute care floors listed, obtained & transcribed MD’s orders, functioned in team nursing setting, various contracts in teaching hospital facilities, delegation of care.
Education
Graduate Certification Program - Nursing Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12.2024
Master of Science - Leadership, Quality, And Safety
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2024
Associate’s to Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Completion Option Program -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO12.2021
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO12.2005
Practical Nursing -
Bevill State Community College
Hamilton, AL02.1996
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient education and counseling
- Precepting
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Management
- Health Promotion
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Discharge
Referencesavailable
Available on request
Certification
- CPR, 01/2026
- ACLS, 01/2026
- PALS, 08/2024
- Intravenous Therapy, 12/2000, Colorado
Personality Traits
I am a team player who works well with others as well as quick learner who adapts well in a changing environment. I have a strong compassion for patient care and I feel I put their needs first.
Timeline
Preop/PACU RN
Sky Ridge Surgical Center
04.2012 - Current
PACU RN
Midtown Surgery Center
03.2010 - 04.2012
Preop RN-PRN
Exempla St. Joe’s Hospital
07.2009 - 04.2013
Acute Care RN, Float Pool PRN
Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2009 - 03.2010
Prep/PACU RN PRN
The Center for Reproductive Medicine
07.2008 - 08.2009
Preop/PACU RN
Sky Ridge Surgical Center
05.2007 - 06.2009
Float Pool RN PRN
Littleton Adventist Hospital
05.2006 - 07.2007
Critical Care RN & Med/Surg RN PRN
Valley View Hospital
03.2006 - 12.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
05.2002 - 03.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
07.2000 - 05.2002
Graduate Certification Program - Nursing Education
University of Northern Colorado
Master of Science - Leadership, Quality, And Safety
University of Northern Colorado
Associate’s to Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Completion Option Program -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Arapahoe Community College
Practical Nursing -
Bevill State Community College