Jeannie Kilpela
Lexington,KY
Summary
Caring Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with specialties in Family Practice and Emergency Medicine. Talented at performing patient consultations, administering appropriate medication and treatment and maintaining patient records. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be flexible. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
APRN
Baptist Health Richmond
Richmond, KY
04.2021 - Current
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
- Provide Conscious Sedation for procedures, casting, I&D, cyst removals, etc
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
APRN
TeamHealth
Georgetown, KY
04.2018 - Current
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
- Provided Conscious Sedation for procedures
APRN
Concentra Urgent Care
Lexington, KY
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
APRN
AC Wright, PSC
Cynthiana, KY
08.2012 - 03.2020
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Coordinated Acute and Chronic patient care for over [30] patients daily.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
RN, ICU
Georgetown Community Hospital
Georgetown, KY
05.2012 - 08.2017
- Recover bariatric and other surgery patients
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
APRN
Baptist Express Care
Paris, KY
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Coordinated Acute and Urgent patient care for over 50 patients daily.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
RN, IC
UK Healthcare
Lexington, KY
05.2006 - 08.2011
- Worked in all ICUs
- Worked primarily in Burn unit stabilizing severe burn patients and managing care and stabilizing with ventilators, arterial lines, swans, etc
- Recovered patients from Cath lab, OR and burn surgeries
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Frontier University
Hyden, KY04.2011
Bachelor of Science -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lexington Community College
Lexington, KY05.2006
Skills
- Operational Standards
- IV Administration
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Test Results Interpretation
- Physical Examinations
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Diagnostic Test Order
- Diagnosing Illnesses
- Medication Prescribing
- Critical Care Nursing
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Primary Care
- Health Promotion
- Outpatient Care
- Risk Management Strategies
- Family Health
- Patient-Centered Care
- Patient Safety
- Cardiac Care
- Patient Follow-Up
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Health Care Evaluation
Additional Information
PALS, ACLS and BLS Certified.
I have experience that varies through nursing and nurse practitioner. I have worked in critical care most of my nursing career.
I hold experience in Family practice as well as Emergency medicine as an NP.
The possibilities are endless!
Timeline
APRN
Baptist Health Richmond
04.2021 - Current
APRN
Concentra Urgent Care
05.2019 - 05.2020
APRN
TeamHealth
04.2018 - Current
APRN
AC Wright, PSC
08.2012 - 03.2020
RN, ICU
Georgetown Community Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2017
APRN
Baptist Express Care
08.2011 - 10.2012
RN, IC
UK Healthcare
05.2006 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Frontier University
Bachelor of Science -
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lexington Community College
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