Kelby Kallio RN, CCRN
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with three years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical ICU
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
Nurse Resident
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Applied nursing science and practice in various clinical settings such as ICU, PCU, Covid Care Unit, and Med Surg.
- Participated in evidence-based practice research, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Memory Care Assistant/CNA
Attic Angel Community
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Confers with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Gathers dietary information, assists with feeding and monitors intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
CNA
Four Winds Manor
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2021
Skills
- CRRT trained
- Post cardiac surgery trained
- Effective communicator
- CPRS and Epic charting proficiency
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Intravenous Therapy
- Care plan development
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Reviewing literature
Leadership/Shadowing
- EBP/QI ICU representative
- Preceptor to new nurses and students
- Relief Charge
- Pathways to excellence champion
- Currently working on 3 QI research projects one of which implemented hospital wide change
- Shadowed CRNAs Sarah Swanson & Jeanelle Jones at the Middleton VA Medical Center
- Shadowed CRNAs Peter Kallio, Matt Burkart, and Casey Weis at the Zablocki VA Medical Center.
Volunteering
- Middleton Memorial VAMC-10/2017- 03/2019 Pre/Post Surgery
- Zablocki VAMC- 06/2012- 09/2016- Assisted with Million Veteran Program and in various other clinics
- Catholic Heart Work Camp 07/2011-07/2016 Team Leader of youth groups
Timeline
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical ICU
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Nurse Resident
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
07.2021 - 01.2022
Memory Care Assistant/CNA
Attic Angel Community
06.2019 - 07.2021
CNA
Four Winds Manor
08.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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