Elizabeth Kelly
El Segundo,CA
Summary
Accomplished RN - Labor and Delivery CNIII at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, adept in managing high-risk patients and emergencies with proficiency in electronic fetal monitoring and childbirth education. Demonstrates exceptional decision-making and patient advocacy, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes. Holds key certifications, including RNC Inpatient Obstetric Nurse, showcasing a blend of technical expertise and compassionate care. A seasoned nursing professional able to precept new and returning nurses with their wealth of knowledge and skills in a compassionate and supportive way.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Labor and Delivery CNIII
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
07.1988 - Current
- Manages all aspects of the laboring patient, from Triage through delivery and recovery. Proficient in the procedures of vaginal exams, sterile speculum exams, placement of induction medications, placements of FSE, IUPC and Monica Novi monitors.
- Manages all aspects of the cesarean delivery patient from admission and pre-op, to delivery and PACU.
- Cares for all high risk patients in MFCU from antenatal to postpartum, including cardiac monitoring of patients.
- Functions at a high level as a relief charge nurse, making sound decisions in complex situations. Some of the many duties of relief charge entails prioritizing patient care all while managing the floor, assigning patients, twice daily staffing huddles, and staying up to date on the staffing tool. This also includes managing nurses, OR techs, log techs, and NCT's while facilitating communications with all staff and residents and attendings. Acting as an advocate for both patients and nurses. Overseeing and reviewing strips of all patients in labor. Manage patient emergencies as necessary.
- Certified Childbirth Educator, taught classes for Cedars from 1997-1999, then again from 2015-2020. Currently using CBE status to conduct in person maternity tours/education for Cedars.
- Serves as a preceptor to new and returning nurses to L/D, taking the time to ensure that all nurses feel supported and confident in their abilities, fostering a positive learning experience.
- NTSV champion and serves as a resource for labor support, utilizing spinning babies techniques and miles circuit, encouraging frequent position changes of all patients in labor.
- Able to step in as scrub relief/back-up as needed
- Manages medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs, making sure SBAR at bedside to include patient, reviewing patient's birth plan, whiteboard updated and nurse name and phone number easily viewed.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams while presenting patients at safety rounds, resulting in better health outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
- Functions at a high level in Triage, collaborating with attendings and residents to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices..
- Accurate, timely and thorough patient charting with data such as pitocin checklist, FHR/UC patterns, pain reassessment, required admission information, PPH checklist and care plans, to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.1988
Skills
- Registered Nurse License #428880 by the Board of Registered Nursing expires 7/31/2024
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certificate by GE Healthcare expires 4/2023
- RNC Inpatient Obstetric Nurse Certification by The National Certification Corporation NCC# 104335009 expires 12/2024
- ACLS Healthcare Provider by The American Red Cross expires 3/2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider by The American Heart Association expires 4/2026
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Certification by The Los Angeles City Fire Department expires 7/2025
Accomplishments
Special Projects:
CBE/ICCE certified, conducting maternity tours
Precepting new/returning nurses
NTSV champion
Revamping RRR projects: nursing spotlights and "your delivery exceeds" recognition for nurses
CSMC/Shared Governance:
Member of RRR Committee
Member of MD/RN Committee
Recognition:
President's Award 2016
Recipient of two Circle of Friends Awards
Numerous Standing Ovations, "Your Delivery Exceeds" and patient letters/cards
Additional Information
Reflective Narrative:
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a nurse. I would administer care to my dolls; play doctor/nurse with my girlfriends. I even dressed as Clara Barton one Halloween! In high school I was in a program at a hospital in Libertyville Il for students interested in the healthcare profession. I loved it, and even ended up winning a $1,000 scholarship from the program. When it was time to look at colleges, I only considered universities with a four year BSN program. When I graduated from college I was pretty sure I wanted to do Labor and Delivery, but at that time, no hospitals were hiring new grads into the department. Cedars had a wonderful medical-surgical nurse internship program that I entered, and I think it was the best thing I could have done as a new grad to give me a basic foundation. Two years later, I was able to enter Labor and Delivery and have been there ever since.
I consider it such a privilege to be part of the beginnings of new families. I know first hand what a sacred passage that is and I work hard to make it a safe experience. Six years after becoming a labor and delivery nurse, I became certified and started teaching childbirth classes both for the hospital and privately. I quickly realized I had a passion for it and loved being able to share this with expectant parents. I found my CBE experience only enhanced my role in the hospital as an L/D nurse, especially in my role as preceptor. Just as I've always known I wanted to be a nurse, I always knew I wanted to be a wife and mother. Playing dolls and house as a child was right up there with doctor/nurse! So after 36 years in my profession and working at Cedars, I feel blessed to be able to have a challenging, rewarding career and a wonderful family. I feel gratitude to my profession and Cedars for granting me the ability to be flexible in my work schedule. You hear so much about the pressure on women to juggle home and work, and I have the best of both worlds.
I don't think I can pick any one patient or experience that has shaped my practice, but rather the accumulation of my experiences makes me the nurse I am. I know to start each day fresh; no two patients or labors are the same. I know you are never to old to learn something new each day, even if it is from the new resident or nurse intern! I'm not afraid to ask questions. If I stop learning, or think I know it all, I stop growing as a nurse. I know not to take a "normal" patient in stride, because all too quickly things can change. Even though medical interventions, technology, charting and hospital policies have changed over the years, at the heart of it is still a person, a patient, going through a uniquely personal experience. I take the time to connect with them, answer questions, hold a hand and offer support. Finally, I know to respect and treasure my fellow nurses and hospital colleagues. It truly takes a team effort to run a unit smoothly, and I am a better nurse because of the knowledge and support I receive daily from my co-workers.
Timeline
RN - Labor and Delivery CNIII
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
07.1988 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
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