Kelli Munsell
Saline
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate RN with extensive experience across multiple healthcare specialties and environments. Experienced in remote patient care and clinical judgment, successfully enhancing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to educate patients on chronic disease management while fostering trust-based relationships, ensuring high-quality, empathetic care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care PACT RN Care Manager
Lieut. Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Cente
04.2022 - Current
- Provided care to patients in person and virtually.
- Used virtual applications to monitor patient data including blood glucose, blood pressure, heart rate and weight.
- Educated patients on chronic disease processes and management.
- Held independent RN appointments with patients in person, via telephone and video system.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Utilized tracking systems to monitor population health data for my specified panel of patients.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Staff RN
Von Voigtlander Women's Birthing Center
11.2015 - 04.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
- Co-founder and member of Bearevement Task Force to provide compassionate and equitable care to all loss patients.
- Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by building trust-based relationships and practicing active listening techniques.
Float RN
Ambulatory Care Nursing Resource Pool
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Staff/Clinic RN
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital-Pediatric Nephrology
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
- Provided specialized care and education to patients in a pediatric population suffering from chronic nephrology diagnoses.
Staff RN
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital - Pediatric ICU
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided high level care to patients with a multitude of diagnoses including Trauma, Orthopedic, Oncology, Pulmonary/ENT, Gastrointestinal, Surgical and several others.
- Able to multitask and prioritize tasks based on severity of need and acuity of situation.
- Able to communicate with multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care to patients and families.
Staff RN
Pediatric Healthcare Arbor Park
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided care to patients via telephone triage and in person appointments/assessment.
- Coordinator for Immunizations and Synagis program.
- Reported in the VAERS system.
- Quality Coordinator for the on-site lab.
- Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Oriented new staff to the clinic.
Education
Associate of Science -
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MIBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - School of Nursing
Ann Arbor, MI04-2010
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Electronic Charting
- Computer Skills
- Remote/Virtual Patient Care
Accomplishments
- Co-Founder and Member of Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital Bereavement Task Force: 2/2018 - 11/2015
- Preceptor at Liet. Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and IHA Pediatric Healthcare Arbor Park.
- Workload Committee for Michgan Medicine Ambulatory Care Nursing Resource Pool: 11/2014-11/2015
- Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital CORE Unit Task Force: 3/2021-4/2022
Timeline
Primary Care PACT RN Care Manager
Lieut. Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Cente
04.2022 - Current
Staff RN
Von Voigtlander Women's Birthing Center
11.2015 - 04.2022
Float RN
Ambulatory Care Nursing Resource Pool
02.2014 - 11.2015
Staff/Clinic RN
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital-Pediatric Nephrology
06.2013 - 01.2014
Staff RN
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital - Pediatric ICU
01.2012 - 06.2013
Staff RN
Pediatric Healthcare Arbor Park
06.2010 - 01.2012
Associate of Science -
Washtenaw Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - School of Nursing
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