Kalee Cook
Lebanon
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with a proven track record in delivering exceptional surgical and acute patient care. Highly adaptable to evolving patient needs and environmental conditions, fostering a collaborative atmosphere among healthcare teams. Extensive healthcare knowledge combined with strong verbal and written communication skills ensures effective interactions with patients and providers. Committed to utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking to enhance patient recovery and navigate complex health challenges while upholding the highest standards of compassionate care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research RN, HVC
Dartmouth Health
Lebanon, NH
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored study participants for adverse events. Conducted physical assessments. Assisted in managing investigational and standard treatments related to the study.
- Enforced strict adherence to research protocols, Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw data management by collecting, recording, and processing accurate study data, including lab samples and patient history.
- Managed study coordination by recruiting, screening, and consenting participants while facilitating visits with interdisciplinary research teams.
- Managed comprehensive documentation processes to uphold compliance and facilitate audits.
Registered Nurse, SDP
Dartmouth Health
Lebanon, NH
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Performed thorough evaluations of patients post-surgery, focusing on airway management, respiratory function, and hemodynamic stability.
- Managed medication protocols to ensure effective pain relief and recovery from anesthesia.
- Evaluated patient conditions continuously to detect complications like hemorrhaging, infection, or adverse reactions to anesthesia, maintaining high safety protocols.
- Recorded and updated patient status and care information in electronic medical records to support effective healthcare delivery.
- Delivered clear guidance on post-operative care instructions to patients and families before discharge.
Acute Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius at DHMC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Plans, assesses, and implements treatment appropriate for each individual patient's care
- Collaborates with Nephrologists, Primary Registered Nurse, and Primary Care team
- Monitors and assesses patients for positive and/or adverse symptoms of treatment
- Responds to critical adverse events using appropriate algorithm based on situation and/or patient symptoms
- Implements action based on events while patient advocating and supporting the healthcare team to deliver appropriate levels of care
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center/NL Hospital
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Continuously anticipates needs of patient/team while monitoring treatment, documents, and responds to situations appropriately.
Surgical Technologist II
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, OSC I OR
03.2012 - 07.2019
- Setting up the Operating Room and sterile field
- Ensuring the proper equipment and instrumentation are gathered and set up correctly
- Maintains surgical conscience, sterility, and aseptic technique during all procedures
- Updates surgical case preference, equipment, and medication in eDH system
- Trains new surgical and perioperative RN staff in the surgical scrub role.
Education
ADN - Nursing
River Valley Community College
Claremont, NH05-2019
Surgical Technology
DHMC School of Surgical Technology
05-2012
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Intake and discharge
- Patient care planning
- Epic Super User
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Multitasking
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Patient Care and Education
- Troubleshooting
- Reliable & trustworthy
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified - 2022
- Certified Surgical Technologist - 2012
- Yellow Belt RPIW - 2014
Timeline
Clinical Research RN, HVC
Dartmouth Health
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, SDP
Dartmouth Health
02.2022 - 08.2024
Acute Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius at DHMC
01.2021 - 01.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center/NL Hospital
07.2019 - 01.2021
Surgical Technologist II
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, OSC I OR
03.2012 - 07.2019
Surgical Technology
DHMC School of Surgical Technology
ADN - Nursing
River Valley Community College