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Kaelin Porteous

Springfield,MO

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse-Operating Room

Mercy Hospital Springfield
01.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined the perioperative process for patients by establishing clear lines of communication between interdisciplinary teams.
  • Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
  • Reduced surgical complications through thorough patient assessment and timely communication with the surgical team.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning among colleagues by sharing knowledge on current evidence-based practices in the field of perioperative nursing.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Served as a reliable resource for colleagues in navigating complex case scenarios, offering expertise on various surgical interventions and troubleshooting challenges encountered during procedures.
  • Delivered empathetic post-operative care to patients transitioning from surgery to recovery while consistently monitoring vital signs and pain levels for optimal comfort management.
  • Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
  • Provided comprehensive education to patients regarding their upcoming surgeries to alleviate anxiety, address concerns, and ensure informed consent was obtained properly.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Secretary

First Baptist Church Of Ozark
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
  • Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
12.2022

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO
12.2021

High School Diploma -

Ozark High School
Ozark, MO
05.2019

Skills

  • Preoperative preparation
  • Sterile Technique Expertise
  • Quality Improvement
  • Wound Management
  • Advanced Surgical Knowledge
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Emergency Response
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Care Coordination

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Operating Room

Mercy Hospital Springfield
01.2023 - Current

Secretary

First Baptist Church Of Ozark
05.2021 - 08.2022

Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Southwest Baptist University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Ozarks Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Ozark High School

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