Kelli Edwards
Dayton,TN
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Life Care Center Of Rhea County
10.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Soddy Daisy Health Care
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Shift Manager
Wendys Restaurant
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crossville
Crossville, TN08.2022
High School Diploma -
Rhea County Academy
Dayton, TN05.2018
Skills
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Emotional and Social Support
- Vital Signs Collected
- Feeding Assistance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Safety Management
- Patient Assessments
- ADLs Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Counting Narcotics
- Medication Administration
- Charting and Recording
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR certification
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
LPN
Life Care Center Of Rhea County
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
03.2021 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Soddy Daisy Health Care
10.2019 - 03.2021
Shift Manager
Wendys Restaurant
09.2016 - 07.2019
LPN - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crossville
High School Diploma -
Rhea County Academy
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR certification
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
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