Kelli Pressley
Morganton,NC
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Charles George VA Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
IntelyCare
12.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rock Medical Center/ Autumn Care Drexel
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
College Pines
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grace Heights
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Charles George VA Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Emergency Room Technician
Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge Morganton
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge Morganton
01.2016 - 06.2020
- 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.
Education
Graphic Design
Kings College
12.2004
Esthetics
McDowell Tech Community College
08.2009
CNA I
McDowell Technical Community College
01.2016
CNA II
Western Piedmont Community College
05.2019
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC08.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC05.2024
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Staff Supervision
- EMR / EHR
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Care
- Documenting Intake
- Immunization Administration
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Catheter Care
References Available
Jennifer Laws RN
Preceptor
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
1-828-302-7868
Joshua Geiger RN BSN CCRN
Assistant Nurse Manager
Charles George VA medical center
1-828-989-9003
Lisa Banks LPN
Coworker
Charles George VA medical Center
1-828-620-1781
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Charles George VA Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
IntelyCare
12.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rock Medical Center/ Autumn Care Drexel
10.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
07.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
College Pines
05.2022 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Grace Heights
08.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Charles George VA Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2021
Emergency Room Technician
Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge Morganton
01.2016 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge Morganton
01.2016 - 06.2020
Graphic Design
Kings College
Esthetics
McDowell Tech Community College
CNA I
McDowell Technical Community College
CNA II
Western Piedmont Community College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
McDowell Technical Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
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