Kelley J. McDowell
Hellertown,Pa
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse seeking a position where I can use my strong interpersonal skills and my nursing leadership experience to provide high quality patient care, within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU & Peri-Operative Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
Easton, PA
09.2022 - Current
- Assist with patient preparation for surgery, including providing preoperative instructions and administering premedication.
- Perform venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing and insert IV access.
- Report any abnormal findings or changes in patient's condition immediately to the attending physician.
- Assess post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
- Deliver individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Respond quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.
- Provide postoperative care to patients by changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support.
- Educate patients and family at discharge to ensure successful recovery and continuity of care.
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown, PA
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information prior to procedure.
- Collected lab specimens, insert IVs, order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Interviewed pre-operative patients to gather data for admission planning, pre-admission screening and teaching.
- Gathered entire medical histories and information related to patient's treatment procedure.
- Assisted anesthesiologist with pre-operative epidurals and nerve blocks.
- Precepted new registered nurses on surgical staging unit.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Provided education to patient and family prior to discharge.
Triage Nurse
St Luke’s Physician Group, Gastroenterology
Easton, Pa
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical concerns.
- Reviewed medical chart and requested appointments, prescriptions and consultations for urgent needs.
- Communicated triage information to primary care team to discuss disposition.
- Manage and monitor Hepatitis C treatment and provide education for affected patients
- Liaison between Temple University Hospital and St Luke’s University Health Network for organ transplant patients and complex hepatology care.
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Provided direct patient care to patients with various medical diagnosis including Cardiac/Telemetry, Respiratory, surgical, and orthopedic.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Projected daily staffing needs and coordinate with hospital supervisor
- Organized, coordinated and prioritized patient care consistently utilizing available resources to maintain continuity of care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Completed in-depth systematic assessments of all assigned patients and formulate care plans based on health care needs.
- Planned monthly staff scheduling matrix for unit.
- Implemented and documented patient care interventions and evaluated their effectiveness towards care goals
- Managed all core measure audits for in-patient unit on a daily basis and follow up with medical team when necessary.
- Precepted new registered nurses and nursing students.
- Performed daily leadership rounds with unit patients to identify needs and concerns.
Education
BSN -
Moravian College
05.2017
ST. Luke’s School of Nursing
08.2014
Bucks County Community College
05.2012
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Licenses
- Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania RN665087
- Registered Nurse - New Jersey. 26NR20225600
References
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
PACU & Peri-Operative Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
09.2022 - Current
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
08.2019 - 04.2023
Triage Nurse
St Luke’s Physician Group, Gastroenterology
11.2017 - 08.2019
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
08.2014 - 12.2017
BSN -
Moravian College
ST. Luke’s School of Nursing
Bucks County Community College
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