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Heather Kelley

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, IL
02.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR
05.2012

Associate of Arts -

Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR
05.2012

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
Heather Kelley