Kelli Key-Anderson
Dothan,AL
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Registered Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. 10 years Cardiovascular/Emergency Medicine, and 1 year Family Practice of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Southeast Cardiology Clinic Inc.
Dothan, United States
08.2014 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies for treatment of migraines.
- Served as lead health care provider and office manager for [Number]-patient family clinic.
- Administered care for patients after angiograms, cardiac catheterization and open heart surgery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Cared for post-surgical patients after cardiac interventional and cardiovascular surgical procedures.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Troy Regional Medical Center
Troy, Alabama
08.2015 - 11.2021
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies for treatment of migraines.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
- Evaluated Emegency Dpartment patients each shift, took vitals and attained key case information.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
First Med Urgent And Family Practice Clinic
Dothan, AL
02.2013 - 05.2018
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies for treatment of migraines.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Completed 60 hours of clinical work weekly in [Area of expertise].
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
Cardiology Registered Nurse on Call for S.A.M.C.
Southeast Cardiology
Dothan, AL
05.2009 - 04.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Served as a liaison between 9 Separate Interventional Cardiologist and physicians within the TriState Area. Assessed and cordinated patient care and transport when appropriate of the critically ill CVD patients to a higher level of care.
- Served as on-call coverage for Southeast Alabama Medical Center for all CV patients to assist with critical interventions and determining appropriate plans of care.
Education
Master of Science - Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Troy, AL06.1991
Associate of Science - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL03.1989
Skills
- Health Care Evaluation
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Infection Control Procedures
- Test Result Interpretation
- Therapeutic Interventions
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Patient Education
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Treatment Planning
- Drug Regimen Counseling
- Disease Prevention Education
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Medication Prescribing
- Standards of Care
- Epic Systems
- Problem Solving
- Behavior Modification
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medication Dosage Determination
- Physical Examinations
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Patient Rapport
- Chronic Health Problems
- Patient-centered Care
- Telemedicine Appointments
- Patient Care Coordination
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Primary Care
- Patient Follow-Up
- Cardiac Care
- Health Promotion
- Geriatric Treatment
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Family Health
- Acute Health Problems
- Preventive Care
- Urgent Care
Affiliations
Alabama Nurse Practitioners Alliance
Alabama Nurse's Association
American Association Nurse Practitioners
Alabama Rural Medical Alliance
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
Certification
AANP FNP, BC
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Troy Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 11.2021
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Southeast Cardiology Clinic Inc.
08.2014 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
First Med Urgent And Family Practice Clinic
02.2013 - 05.2018
Cardiology Registered Nurse on Call for S.A.M.C.
Southeast Cardiology
05.2009 - 04.2013
AANP FNP, BC
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Master of Science - Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Associate of Science - Nursing
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
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