Janie Kelly
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital Of Southeast Texas
Beaumont, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
- Performed standard nursing duties such as drawing blood and physical well check examinations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Christus St. Elizabeth
Beaumont, TX
11.2004 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Correctional Nurse
University Of Texas Medical Branch
Beaumont, TX
07.1993 - 07.2003
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
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Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXLVN Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Delta Career Institute
Beaumont05.1998
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication Administration
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital Of Southeast Texas
11.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Christus St. Elizabeth
11.2004 - 08.2020
Correctional Nurse
University Of Texas Medical Branch
07.1993 - 07.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
LVN Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Delta Career Institute