Kelli Putnam
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 5 years of clinical experience providing comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care in clinic, acute care, wellness, and military treatment facility settings. Independently performs direct patient care through telemedicine, virtual, and face-to-face encounters, including patient triage, nurse-managed protocols, medication management, and care coordination. Skilled in tracking diagnostic results, managing at-risk patients, maintaining accurate medical records, and ensuring continuity of care. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, precise documentation, and patient-centered communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP)
Portsmouth, VA
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered direct nursing care within a military treatment facility following federal healthcare standards.
- Independently conducted patient triage and assessments in ambulatory and clinic settings.
- Assisted clinicians with physical exams, treatments, and diagnostic testing.
- Tracked laboratory, radiology, and referral results, ensuring timely follow-up.
- Monitored at-risk patients and assisted with appointment scheduling to support continuity of care.
- Documented medical histories, vital signs, and clinical observations in the EHR.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to promote efficient, high-quality patient care.
Wellness Nurse
Restore Hyper Wellness
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2023 - 10.2025
- Provided comprehensive nursing care through telemedicine, virtual, and in-person encounters.
- Conducted virtual intake assessments and triage using telehealth systems.
- Implemented nurse-managed care plans and provided medication and treatment education.
- Administered IV therapies and medications per protocol and provider direction.
- Tracked patient outcomes and follow-up needs through virtual monitoring.
- Maintained accurate documentation in telehealth platforms and EHRs in compliance with HIPAA.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Health System
Norfolk, VA
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided comprehensive nursing care utilizing evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines in clinic and acute care settings.
- Independently performed patient assessments, triage, procedures, and medication administration (oral, IV, IM).
- Assisted clinicians with examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
- Initiated and maintained medical histories, documenting patient-reported symptoms, observations, and vital signs.
- Tracked laboratory and diagnostic results to completion, escalating abnormal findings per the plan of care.
- Coordinated follow-up care, referrals, and discharge planning.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and disease processes.
- Maintained accurate EHR documentation supporting continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
Registered Nurse
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP)
Portsmouth, VA
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Delivered direct nursing care within a military treatment facility following federal healthcare standards.
- Independently conducted patient triage and assessments in ambulatory and clinic settings.
- Assisted clinicians with physical exams, treatments, and diagnostic testing.
- Tracked laboratory, radiology, and referral results, ensuring timely follow-up.
- Monitored at-risk patients and assisted with appointment scheduling to support continuity of care.
- Documented medical histories, vital signs, and clinical observations in the EHR.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to promote efficient, high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Sentara Health System
Norfolk, VA
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Provided comprehensive nursing care utilizing evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines in clinic and acute care settings.
- Independently performed patient assessments, triage, procedures, and medication administration (oral, IV, IM).
- Assisted clinicians with examinations, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
- Initiated and maintained medical histories, documenting patient-reported symptoms, observations, and vital signs.
- Tracked laboratory and diagnostic results to completion, escalating abnormal findings per the plan of care.
- Coordinated follow-up care, referrals, and discharge planning.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and disease processes.
- Maintained accurate EHR documentation supporting continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
UT09.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tidewater Community College
VA05.2020
Skills
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient Triage
- Telemedicine & Virtual Care
- Nurse-Managed Protocols
- Medication Management
- Care Coordination
- Diagnostic Result Tracking
- At-Risk Patient Monitoring
- Vital Signs
- Patient Education
- Electronic Health Records
- IV management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Active, Full, and Unrestricted
- IV Ultrasound Certified
Core Clinical Skills
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient Triage
- Telemedicine & Virtual Care
- Nurse-Managed Protocols
- Medication Management
- Care Coordination
- Diagnostic Result Tracking
- At-Risk Patient Monitoring
- Vital Signs
- Patient Education
- Electronic Health Records
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP)
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sentara Health System
10.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP)
03.2024 - 09.2024
Wellness Nurse
Restore Hyper Wellness
02.2023 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Sentara Health System
09.2020 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tidewater Community College