Jennifer Kelley
Lexington,KY
Summary
Family-certified Nurse Practitioner proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Instructor
University Of Kentucky College Of Nursing
08.2022 - Current
- Instructed nursing students on clinical practices and patient care techniques.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and practical examinations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance teaching methods and materials.
- Mentored students in critical thinking and decision-making in clinical settings.
- Provided feedback to students on clinical skills and professional behavior.
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the hospital setting.
Nurse Practitioner
Urgent Care of Kentucky
10.2020 - Current
- Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance in all facets of daily work.
- Stabilized acute orthopedic injuries through splinting or casting until orthopedist could complete evaluation and further tests.
- Performed laceration repair, including suturing, stapling, gluing and use of butterfly bandages.
- Obtained patients' medical histories and presenting problems to inform of diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Issued referrals to obtain specialized care for patients.
- Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
RN, Critical Care
UK Healthcare
05.2015 - 05.2021
- Deliver direct patient care to no more than two critically ill patients, nightly.
- In depth assessment, interpretation, and evaluation of critically ill patients.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, charge nurse, and preceptor to nursing students.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
RN, Medical-Surgical
UK Healthcare
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Responsible for patient care on an adult med-surg floor.
- Duties include assessment, medication administration, post-op care, wound care, trach care, vascular access, patient education, admission and discharge of patients, electronic medical records documenting.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Georgetown Community Hospital
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Responsible for patient care ages from toddler through geriatric.
- Duties included assessment, medication administration, vascular access, trach care, wound care, patient education, education of families with young children, admission and discharge of patients, documentation in patient charts.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Delivered care to 5 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Georgetown Community Hospital
08.2006 - 06.2011
- Responsible for patient care while performing diagnostic exams.
- Duties included attaining vascular access, administering radionuclides, performing imaging studies for a wide variety of diagnostic exams to include - stress testing, bone scans, gastric emptying, thyroid uptake, liver spleen scans, MUGA scans, VQ scans, and hepatobiliary scans.
- Performed quality control of diagnostic equipment, ordered radionuclides for scheduled tests, scheduled patients for testing, and processing diagnostic results.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Eastern Kentucky University
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05.2011
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine
Lexington Community College
Lexington, KY05.2005
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Electronic health records systems
- Lab result evaluation
- Preventative care
- Treatment planning
- Laceration repair
- STD care and counseling
- Patient-centered care
- Clinical care standards
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Clinical care standards
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Mentoring and coaching
- Preventative care specialist
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
University Of Kentucky College Of Nursing
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Urgent Care of Kentucky
10.2020 - Current
RN, Critical Care
UK Healthcare
05.2015 - 05.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical
UK Healthcare
08.2012 - 05.2015
RN, Medical-Surgical
Georgetown Community Hospital
06.2011 - 08.2012
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Georgetown Community Hospital
08.2006 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - Nuclear Medicine
Lexington Community College
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