Kathleen Wells
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Compassionate nurse with 20+ years of hands-on experience transitioning to school nursing. Expertise in maternal child health, community health, and wellness education. Proven track record in hospital and community settings. Strong team player committed to child health.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Nurse
Family Lifeline
Richmond, VA
04.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized health counseling to families, addressing nutrition, exercise, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Educated families on diseases, medications, treatments, and preventive measures.
- Collaborated with social service and other healthcare professionals, coordinating services and ensuring family care.
- Facilitated access to resources such as food banks, housing assistance and job training programs.
- Assisted families in implementing lifestyle modifications to achieve better health outcomes.
- Ensured accurate documentation of family interactions through the use of electronic medical record systems
Vaccination Nurse - CVS Pharmacy
Apidel Technologies
Ruther Glen, VA
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared and administered varied vaccinations for all age groups including COVID-19 immunization.
- Monitored patients post-vaccination for potential reactions
- Documented data in Vaccine Administration Management System
Virtual Support Nurse
Rhino Medical Services
Arlington, TX
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Delivered proficient virtual nursing assistance during Covid-19 self tests for Amazon employees at multiple warehouse locations across the country.
Staff Post Partum Nurse
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Fairfax, VA
12.2007 - 04.2021
- Performed maternal and newborn assessments during the post partum period.
- Established, enacted and evaluated patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare team.
- Implemented strict safety protocols in medicine dispensation, including dosage checks prior to administration.
- Provided guidance to new mothers on breastfeeding techniques, nutrition, and infant care.
- Performed routine laboratory tests for postpartum patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes.
Traveling Post Partum Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
San Diego, CA
06.2004 - 12.2007
- Executed short-term travel nursing contracts on postpartum units in various US hospitals, including Magnet status hospitals, teaching hospitals, and community/county based hospitals.
- Performed maternal and newborn assessments during the postpartum period.
- Established, enacted and evaluated patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare team.
- Provided guidance to new mothers on breastfeeding techniques, nutrition, and infant care.
- Performed routine laboratory tests for postpartum patients.
- Implemented strict safety protocols in medicine dispensation, including dosage checks prior to administration.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes.
Staff Post Partum Nurse
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax, VA
07.2001 - 06.2004
- Performed maternal and newborn assessments during the postpartum period.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided guidance to new mothers on breastfeeding techniques, nutrition, and infant care.
- Performed routine laboratory tests for postpartum patients.
- Implemented strict safety protocols in medicine dispensation, including dosage checks prior to administration.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2001
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Prenatal care
- Postpartum Care
- Patient Examination
- Health Promotion
- Health Education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Safety
- Safety Protocols
- Chronic Disease Management
- Documentation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Effective Communication
- Family Education
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Compassionate Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Home visits
- Resource Allocation
Certification
- Current RN license in the state of Virginia
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR Certification
References
- References are available upon request
Timeline
Community Health Nurse
Family Lifeline
04.2022 - Current
Vaccination Nurse - CVS Pharmacy
Apidel Technologies
10.2021 - 02.2022
Virtual Support Nurse
Rhino Medical Services
04.2021 - 07.2021
Staff Post Partum Nurse
Inova Fairfax Hospital
12.2007 - 04.2021
Traveling Post Partum Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
06.2004 - 12.2007
Staff Post Partum Nurse
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
07.2001 - 06.2004
- Current RN license in the state of Virginia
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
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