Kelli Jones
Taunton,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Unit Manager
Department Of Mental Health
07.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Director of Nurses
High Point Hospital
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
RN Unit Manager
Kindred
04.2004 - 04.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA05.2013
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Psychology and medical Detoxification
- Hospice and Palliative Care
Timeline
RN Unit Manager
Department Of Mental Health
07.2016 - Current
Director of Nurses
High Point Hospital
04.2013 - 07.2016
RN Unit Manager
Kindred
04.2004 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Massasoit Community College
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