Kelli Cavins
SSM Health- Shawnee
Seminole,OK
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated, caring, self-motivated registered nurse with 5 years of experience. Thrive in fast-paced environments such as progressive care, dialysis, pre-operative, post operative, PACU, and perioperative, which have all assisted in my growth as a nurse. Experienced nursing professional as a charge nurse, board runner, preceptor and educator.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgery
4 Years 8 Months- Advanced knowledge in pre/post, recovery, and operating room nursing.
- Coordinated effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and scrub techs to facilitate smooth surgical operations.
- Prepared operating rooms for surgeries, ensuring compliance with sterile protocols to safeguard patient health.
- Taking weekend and after hours call to be available for any emergency cases.
- Document accurately in the patient EHR, including H&P and any operative notes.
- Verified accuracy of legal documents to enhance patient safety and support staff and facility compliance
- As charge and board runner: managed staffing and needs of 15-20 nurses and ran the surgery board with 5 operating rooms with 14 surgeons.
Registered nurse
11 Months- Applied extensive knowledge of kidney care processes to enhance patient outcomes in clinical settings/training of kidney care and the dialysis process
- Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments before treatment, documenting weight, heart, lungs, and skin conditions, and communicated any changes to the nephrologist.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted technicians in aseptic access of patient port or fistula, ensuring safe initiation of dialysis treatment.
Nursing assistant
3 Years 5 Months- Transitioned from nursing assistant to registered nurse.
- Perform neuro checks on stroke patients every 2-4 hours based on orders, report any changes
- Communicate and educate patient and family about risks of stroke, warning signs and care for a patient after a stroke.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Work collaboratively with intensivist, neurologist, cardiologist and hospitalist.
Education
High School
Graduated: May 2002
No Degree - Sports Medicine
Associates degree - Nursing
Graduated with an associates degree in nursing
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Medication
ACLS certification
Nursing leadership
Surgical nursing
Team management
Team coordination
EMR / EHR
Teamwork
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgery
SSM Health- Shawnee
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Registered nurse
Fresenius Dialysis Clinic
03.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Nursing assistant
Norman Regional Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2021Read More
Seminole State College
Associates degree from Nursing
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Norman High School
High School
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Rose State College
No Degree from Sports Medicine
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