Heather Kelley
Summary
Qualified, board-certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of demonstrated experience in diverse direct care services for patients in home-care, cardiology, urgent care, neurology, intensive care, pre and post-op and urology. Pride myself on providing efficient, compassionate, comprehensive care through evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. Outstanding interpersonal skills with experience in various EHR systems. Committed to holistic healthcare promotion and am excited to begin providing a higher level of care equating to a greater overall impact. Highly motivated and committed to a quality of care that emphasizes the patient first.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Hattiesburg Clinic
01.2023 - Current
- Performed physical examinations, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provide care to patients at 15 minute intervals.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and timely follow ups.
- Implemented educational materials for patients on topics such as bladder health, prostate cancer, interstitial cystitis and pelvic floor exercises.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN
Forrest General Hospital
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Ensure safety of post surgical patients by maintaining airway, administering necessary medications within my scope to maintain stability, and aiding in fast recovery
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
Surgical Intensive Care Unit RN
Baylor Scott & White Health System
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Managing stability of acutely ill patients by adjusting infusions per ordered parameters while maintaining skin and overall health integrity
- Motivating and supporting patient's lifestyle changes reducing readmission
- Provided in-depth assessment and management of critically ill patients through renal replacement therapy, cardiac assist devices, and ventricular drain
- Served as a rapid response team member by implementing protocols and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
Intensive Care Unit RN
HCA Lake City Medical Center Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with ancillary support team members and kept open communication between providers consistently
- Assisted doctors in the delivery of medical procedures
- Held cardiac life support certifications with proven skills by performing the duties of rapid response to any emergency calls within the hospital
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients responses and conditions
Cardiac RN
HCA North Florida Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Facilitated successful discharge planning by collaborating closely with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
- Reduced patient readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting professional growth
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, maintaining a calm atmosphere for patients during critical moments in their care
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards such as Joint Commission requirements by identifying areas of concern and implementing corrective action plans
- Proficient in heart failure, interpreting EKGs for arrhythmias and atrial rhythm diagnoses treatments and procedures
Primary Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care Clinic
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Ensured accurate documentation for each patient visit, maintaining thorough records of medical history, vital signs, and treatment outcomes.
- Streamlined the triage process to prioritize urgent cases and allocate resources effectively for optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced wait times by implementing effective time management strategies and multitasking abilities in a high-stress environment.
- Complete health history and physical exam evaluation promptly.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented orders through standing order care sets.
- Traveled between clinics to cover shifts as needed.
Cardiac/Neuro RN
Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Supported physicians through pulling and managing integrity of vascular closure devices with collagen plugs and stitches of percutaneous and vascular devices as ordered.
- Assisted in opening progressive neurology unit at WRMC
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
Department Manager
Mercy Health System
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Physical Therapy Department Manager
- Maintained chart adequacy through chart audits
- Responsible for time clock punches for therapists and support staff
- Manage staff schedules and conflicts
- Evaluate functionality of the facility by implemented changes as needed
Office Staff
Mercy Office Staff
05.2004 - 08.2007
- Emanated hospitality as the first point of contact, triaged patients when warranted,
- Managed medical records and PHI consents for a Family/Pediatric/Endocrinology clinic
Home Health Caregiver
Margie Russell Trust
04.2006 - 05.2007
- Personalize Alzheimer's care
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Governor University
11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL02.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR05.2012
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR05.2012
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Detail oriented
- Ethically sound
- Effective education
- Practice Independently
- Critical-thinking
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- NIH Stroke Scale
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 1994534
- Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society, Phi Pi Chapter
- American Nursing Association
- Mississippi Nursing Association
- Nurse Practice Council Member
- Daisy Award nominee
Nursepractitionerlicense
905475
Registerednurselicense
R917726
References
- Forrest General PACU, 6051 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401, (601) 765-5592, Kyla James- Manager
- Ronda Eason-Hinton, NP, 36 Panther Dr., Petal, MS, (601) 606-1223
- TrustCare Urgent Care, 6176 US Hwy 98, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402, (601) 765-5592
Npi
1679299127
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Hattiesburg Clinic
01.2023 - Current
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN
Forrest General Hospital
08.2020 - 01.2023
Surgical Intensive Care Unit RN
Baylor Scott & White Health System
12.2019 - 08.2020
Intensive Care Unit RN
HCA Lake City Medical Center Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2019
Cardiac RN
HCA North Florida Regional Medical Center
08.2017 - 04.2019
Primary Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care Clinic
08.2015 - 07.2017
Cardiac/Neuro RN
Washington Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - 08.2015
Department Manager
Mercy Health System
08.2007 - 08.2009
Home Health Caregiver
Margie Russell Trust
04.2006 - 05.2007
Office Staff
Mercy Office Staff
05.2004 - 08.2007
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Arkansas Community College
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- NIH Stroke Scale
Masters of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Governor University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Arkansas Community College
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