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Jeffrey Keslar

Clinton,PA

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

Work History

Registered Nurse, Manager

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
01.1998 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • 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.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.1997

Skills

  • Neonatal ICU Procedures
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Seizure Management
  • Patient Counseling
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Patient Data Management Systems
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Work Assignments
  • EMR Systems
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Medical Screening
  • Medical Evaluations
  • Removing Sutures
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Patient Discharging
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Medication Identification
  • Chest Pain Management
  • HIPAA Education
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Counting Narcotics
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Team Coordination
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Implantable Pacemakers
  • Assessing Residents
  • Wound Care
  • Acute Rehabilitation
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Nursing Protocols
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Setting Up Referrals
  • Hospice Philosophy Understanding
  • Staff Supervision
  • Assessing Performance
  • Ear Irrigations
  • Long-Term Care
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Pain Management
  • Performing EKGs
  • Patient Assessments
  • Acute Illness
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Medication Distribution
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Patient Admission
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse
  • Tracheostomy Care

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Manager

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
01.1998 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Duquesne University

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