KELCIE JAMES
Westlake,LA
Summary
Hardworking compassionate Registered Nurse with 10 years' experience with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Motivated individual with strong work ethic and ability to work independently. Strong organizational, communication and team collaboration skills. Currently pursuing higher level of education on the FNP/DNP level Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- On Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Unit
- Able to apply critical thinking skills to reach solutions
- Provide education to staff members, patients, and family members
- Collaboration and teamwork with all members to healthcare team
- Cross-trained as Nightshift House Supervisor
- Cross-trained in ICU and ED
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS Certification.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
RN AIM Coordinator
The Carpenter Health Network
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of chronically ill often times terminal patients in challenging home health environment
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families, and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Executive Director/RN
St. Joseph Hospice
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
RN Case Manager
Stat Home Health
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, and changes
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns
- Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
- Delivered compassionate care to improve and enhance patient lives
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Completed required medical and program reports and maintained medical records system, program filing system and EHR, following clinic standard operating procedures
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
RN Staff Nurse
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations
Landmark Of Lake Charles - LPN
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Lake Charles Memorial Health System - LPN
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering ordered tests, taking temperature and blood pressure, and dressing wounds
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Rosepine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center - LPN
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2026
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
12.2024
Bachelor's - Nursing
University of Louisiana
05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
12.2015
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
05.2013
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Excellent work ethic
- Compassion
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Multitasking abilities
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Student Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Member of the Louisiana State Nurses Association
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NIHSS-National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
Charge Nurse
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
07.2022 - Current
RN AIM Coordinator
The Carpenter Health Network
12.2019 - 06.2022
Executive Director/RN
St. Joseph Hospice
08.2019 - 12.2019
RN Case Manager
Stat Home Health
12.2018 - 08.2019
RN Staff Nurse
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2018
Landmark Of Lake Charles - LPN
07.2014 - 01.2016
Lake Charles Memorial Health System - LPN
06.2014 - 01.2015
Rosepine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center - LPN
05.2013 - 01.2015
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of South Alabama
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Bachelor's - Nursing
University of Louisiana
Associate of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
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