John Kelley
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Seasoned trauma medical surgical nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader acting as charge nurse for extremely busy 30 bed unit of level 1 trauma hospital in the capital of the state of Indiana.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05.2015
Skills
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Emergency Response
- Mobility Assistance
- Precepting
- High Level of Autonomy
- Medication and IV Administration
- Charge nurse experience
- Chest tubes, drains, epidural knowledge
- Wound vac, ostomy Knowledge
- Corpaks, NG tubes, Foley experience
- Aggression prevention and deescalation training
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Planning
- Diabetes management
- Data Collection
- Wound Care
- Vaccine administration
- Health screening
- Taking vitals
- Patient Relations
- Insulin medication assistance
- Hospice philosophy understanding
- Seizure Management
- Procedure preparations
- Emergency Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Tracheostomy Care
- HIPAA Education
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Intake and discharge
- IV setup
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2024
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Marian University