Kara Kelleter BSN RN CHFN
Wakefield,RI
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Leader
South County Health
11.2020 - Current
- Manage and provide leadership and oversight to a 20 bed acute care telemetry unit including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Delivered quality patient care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms, end stage renal disease and more complex diagnoses.
- Monitored core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPS.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Participated in continuing education programs and competencies to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management and allocation of responsibilities.
- Participated in Nursing Shared Governance, co-chair and chair for consecutive years.
Registered Nurse
South County Health
08.2009 - Current
- Began as a student nurse and advanced to taking an RN position after passing my boards.
- Monitored & recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects using Meditech.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Performed blood & blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and physiological withdrawal symptoms.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situations and emergency codes.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Cared for 4-5 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of a 20 bed telemetry unit when in the charge role.
- Managed central and PICC lines.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2011
Skills
- Certified Heart Failure Nurse
- ACLS/BLS
- Ultrasound IV Insertion
- Team Building
- Patient Advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Certified Heart Failure RN
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Leader
South County Health
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
South County Health
08.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
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