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Kelley Palmer-McGee

Arden,NC

Summary

Registered nurse with eight years of experience bringing valuable expertise in diverse areas of nursing, from orthopedics to public health, infection prevention, psychiatric nursing, and nursing navigation. She consistently enhances patient outcomes through effective treatment planning and resource management. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and maintaining flexibility amidst changing clinical needs. Proven ability to educate patients and streamline care processes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthopedic Nurse Navigator

UNC Health Pardee
12.2024 - Current
  • Full time, 40 hours per week as the patient navigator for the Joint Center for Excellence, with primary duties of teaching pre-operative education classes to patients scheduled for total hip and knee replacements.
  • Coordinated with surgical staff, office staff, inpatient nursing, physical and occupational therapies, and other disciplines to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for Joint Center patients as they progressed toward a safe discharge.

Nursing Supervisor

Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Detox staff nurse from 9/2023 – 5/2024 and nursing supervisor from 5/2024 onward for a 64-bed and 3-unit campus. Responsibilities included staff scheduling, staff assignments, coordination of training, and filling in as needed as a staff nurse or admission nurse for both detox and rehab patients.

Public Health Nurse

Whatcom County Health and Community Services
06.2020 - 08.2023
  • Public health nurse within the Communicable Disease & Epidemiology team. Specialized in disease investigation and public health response of all reportable diseases per WA State codes (WACs), in addition to infection prevention consultation with area healthcare facilities.

Registered Nurse, 3 North: Surgical

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2017 - 06.2020
  • Staff nurse, relief team lead, and preceptor for new hires and new graduate nurses for a medical-surgical floor. Specialized in the inpatient post-operative nursing care of orthopedic and other surgical patients, as well as diverse medical patients. Addressed pain management; infection prevention, detection, and treatment; post-surgical urinary retention; dressing changes and wound management; and mobility progression towards discharge.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2019

Associate Degree - Nursing

Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA
01.2017

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Exemplary time management
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Clear clinical documentation and knowledge of policies and procedures
  • Effective care coordination and patient education
  • Excellent interdisciplinary collaboration

Licenses and Certifications

  • North Carolina Compact Registered Nurse License: 356886 - Current
  • AHA: BLS - Current
  • AHA: ACLS - 2019
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification - 2017

Additional Clinical Experience

Nursing Student Preceptorship, Emergency Department, 2017

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center - Bellingham, WA

  • 120 hour preceptorship completed in the 45-bed ER at a level 2 trauma center. Adapted quickly to changing patient situations, prioritizing and utilizing time safely and efficiently. Provided patient-centered, competent, and safe care for up to three patients as a student, at varying levels of acuity.

Timeline

Orthopedic Nurse Navigator

UNC Health Pardee
12.2024 - Current

Nursing Supervisor

Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center
09.2023 - 12.2024

Public Health Nurse

Whatcom County Health and Community Services
06.2020 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, 3 North: Surgical

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2017 - 06.2020

Associate Degree - Nursing

Whatcom Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

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