Kelli Eaves
Panama,OK
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional delivering quality patient care through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in patient assessment and medication administration, ensuring safety and optimal recovery outcomes. Committed to educating patients and families, while adapting quickly to diverse healthcare environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Rehab Nurse
Van Buren Healthcare & Rehabilitation
Van Buren, Arkansas
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient recovery strategies.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation processes and self-care techniques.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Documented patient progress and updates in electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering resilience and encouraging active participation in their recovery.
- Observed behavior patterns and reported any significant changes in mental status to supervising physician.
- Responded to emergency situations swiftly, delivering critical care and life-saving interventions under pressure.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Traveling Nurse
Shiftkey
Irving, Texas
06.2021 - Current
- Administered patient care across diverse healthcare settings, adapting to specific needs of each location.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans, ensuring patient-centered outcomes.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care, enhancing their understanding of personal health.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols consistently.
- Adapted quickly to new environments and diverse patient needs effectively.
Travel Nurse
Patriot Placement & Recruitment
Amarillo, TX
05.2020 - Current
- Delivered direct quality patient care by evaluating medical conditions and managing treatment plans.
- Coordinated travel nurse assignments among multiple healthcare facilities to meet staffing needs.
- Travel to different facilities to cover staffing needs.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen supplies to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzing patient assessments and lab data to bring any issues to attention of the physicians.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling, ensuring optimal clinic coverage and workflow.
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Golden Plains Community Hospital
Borger, TX
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Assisted obstetrician with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Assisted physicians with planned and emergent cesarean sections.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Recorded vital statistics for each newborn, including birth time, weight, length, head circumference, and APGAR scores, ensuring accurate documentation in patient records.
- Educated new mothers on breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care, and infant care to facilitate smoother transition into motherhood.
- Provided guidance to families and patients on managing postpartum challenges.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to evaluate and address patient discharge planning needs.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
LPN Floor Nurse - Charge Nurse
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home
Amarillo, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Administered controlled narcotics and inserted IVs to effectively manage patient pain and hydration needs.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucoses.
- Applied aseptic techniques for wound care and dressing applications to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges to streamline patient flow and enhance care coordination.
Charge Nurse Nights
Borger Health and Rehab
Borger, TX
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold quality patient care and safety standards, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the facility.
- Facilitated effective communication among families, staff, and healthcare providers to support coordinated patient care.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and procedures in a rehabilitation environment.
Charge Nurse Nights
Oak Manor Nursing and Rehab
Booneville, AR
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold patient care and safety standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Managed medication administration and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to streamline facility operations.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and procedures in a rehabilitation environment.
- Facilitated effective communication among families, staff, and healthcare providers to enhance patient support.
Psychiatric Nurse
Paris Health and Rehab Psych
Paris, AR
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Delivered direct quality care by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Managed volatile situations and violent outbreaks to ensure safety and security of patients and staff.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected responses to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Educated patients on coping methods to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- Supervised Med techs and CNAs to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
Education
Associates of Applied Sciences -
arkansas tech university
Russellville, arAssociates of General Studies -
arkansas tech university
Russellville, arSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Intravenous placement
- Triage
- Wound care
- Infection control protocols
- Electronic health records
- Patient admission
- Patient discharge
- Postpartum care
- Infant care
- Labor and delivery
- Covid response
- LTC
Certification
• CPR
• NRP
• STABLE
• Fetal Heart Monitoring
• NRP
• STABLE
• Fetal Heart Monitoring
References
- Lacie Oxley, LPN, Patriot Recruitment & Nursing, 806-662-5602
- Amy Tucker, RN, Amarillo Center for Skilled Care, 806-640-2641
- Casey Phillips, LPN, Ussery Roan Wound Care, 806-336-3338
Timeline
Rehab Nurse
Van Buren Healthcare & Rehabilitation
05.2025 - Current
Traveling Nurse
Shiftkey
06.2021 - Current
Travel Nurse
Patriot Placement & Recruitment
05.2020 - Current
LPN Floor Nurse - Charge Nurse
Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home
08.2019 - 05.2020
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Golden Plains Community Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2020
Charge Nurse Nights
Borger Health and Rehab
02.2018 - 01.2019
Charge Nurse Nights
Oak Manor Nursing and Rehab
01.2017 - 06.2017
Psychiatric Nurse
Paris Health and Rehab Psych
08.2016 - 01.2017
Associates of Applied Sciences -
arkansas tech university
Associates of General Studies -
arkansas tech university