Kelley Irby
Brandon,FL
Summary
Registered Nursing professional in acute care facility with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Service Line Leader
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Brandon, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Led daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Mentored team members in best practices for patient care and operational standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance service delivery and reduce patient wait times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure best practices were implemented and compliance was maintained to move us toward Commission on Cancer Accreditation.
- Facilitated improvement in our multidisciplinary cancer conference to ensure holistic approach to our cancer patients.
Oncology Nurse Navigator
HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL
BRANDON, FL
04.2013 - 10.2023
- Coordinated patient care plans to enhance treatment adherence and improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on oncology treatments, empowering informed decision-making and fostering trust.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline communication and optimize patient support services.
- Developed resources for patients navigating cancer diagnosis, facilitating access to essential support systems.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing emotional support, education, and resources throughout the cancer treatment process.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
South Bay Hospital
Sun City Center, FL
08.2004 - 04.2013
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients of all ages.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to urgent care clinic.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Registered Nurse - Radiation Department
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
06.2007 - 06.2012
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients with breast and gynecological cancers.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Scheduled patients exams and laboratory appointments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Managed the everyday flow of the breast and gynecological radiation clinic.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
Brandon Regional Hospital
Brandon, FL
08.1998 - 08.2004
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients of all ages.
- Charge nurse in Emergency Department. Oversaw approximately 75-100 patients per shift.
- Oversaw and managed approximately 15-20 clinical and support staff per shift in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to urgent care clinic.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
CNA Then Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Desoto Memorial Hospital
08.1998 - 08.2004
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
CO06-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Florida Community College
Sebring, FL01.1997
Skills
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Troubleshooting
- Acute care proficiency
- High level of autonomy
- Patient/family focused
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Fast learner
- Collaborative team member
- Healthcare advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Team management
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Florida, RN 3138322
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, expires 2015-01
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, expires 2014-04
Timeline
Oncology Service Line Leader
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Oncology Nurse Navigator
HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL
04.2013 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse - Radiation Department
Moffitt Cancer Center
06.2007 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
South Bay Hospital
08.2004 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
Brandon Regional Hospital
08.1998 - 08.2004
CNA Then Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Desoto Memorial Hospital
08.1998 - 08.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Florida Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University