Elizabeth Kelly
Golden,CO
Summary
Adaptable and dependable RN looking for a change in clinical practice. Skilled in diverse functions within fast-paced medical settings. Demonstrated success in implementing nursing procedures and training to deliver safe, patient-centered care. Proven track record of utilizing expertise to enhance the healthcare experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse - Neurosciences
University of Colorado Hospital
08.2011 - Current
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, stroke risk factors, spine precautions post op, and other diseases
Permanent Charge Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2024
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary department
- Reviewed quality measures and implemented new strategies that decreased patient falls from chairs by 90%
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, administration and unit productivity with staffing needs
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Interim Nurse Educator
University Of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost new hire learning
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within neuroscience to serve as informational resource to employees
Patient Placement/ Transfer Center - RN
University of Colorado Hospital
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Utilizes excellent communication skills to guide acceptance/ transfer of patients into UCHealth Hospitals
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora05.2007
Skills
Disease Prevention
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Treatment coordination
- Patient consultation
- Resource Utilization
- Team Supervision
- Quality Assurance
- Clinical judgment
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Stroke Certified Registered Nurse, SCRN - 06/01/18
- Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, CMSRN - 06/01/14
- NIH Stroke Scale certified
- American Heart Association: BLS/ ACLS
- Society of Phlebotomy Technicians National Certification, 09/01/07
Committee Activity
- Hospital based Fall Champions committee, 2015 - present
- Neuroscience Department based council, 2016
- Preceptor unit based committee, 2014 - present
- Hospital based Skin and Wound Management Committee, 2011-2013
Timeline
Interim Nurse Educator
University Of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
05.2024 - 06.2024
Permanent Charge Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2024
Patient Placement/ Transfer Center - RN
University of Colorado Hospital
05.2017 - 04.2021
Clinical Nurse - Neurosciences
University of Colorado Hospital
08.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Bellarmine University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Colorado Denver