Kelli Roberts
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Patient-oriented Nurse 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Rehab, Hospice, LTC, Clinical Behavioral Health, Clinical Case Management, Alcohol and Drug Rehab, and Pediatrics.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Hospice Case Manager
Memorial Hermann Hospice
10.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
Area Clinical RNCM Supervisor
Unified Care Group
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Led successful 15 person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Prepared and Participated in Psychiatric Clinics
- Educated patients about common mental health and substance abuse disorders to facilitate understanding of treatment options.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Admissions Registered Nurse
Houston Hospice
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
LVN Case Manager
UnitedHealth Group
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of patients in the community in challenging home environment
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Identified medical conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Hospice LVN
Bay Area Staffing
02.2013 - 04.2016
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Hospice LVN
Compassionate Care Hospice
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Cambridge Rehab
09.2007 - 07.2011
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
The College of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX02.2017
LVN - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX08.2007
Skills
- Preventative health
- Phlebotomist
- Chronic disease management
- Hospice/Palliative care
- Pedi vent, trach, and g-button
- Patient Care Assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- EMR
- Case management
- Intakes and Discharges
- Care Coordination
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Intramuscular Injections
- Health Education
- Care Activities Prioritization
- Dressing Changes
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Cardiac Advanced Life Support
- Infection Control Procedures
- Monitoring Recovery
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Pain Management Oversight
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Patient Admission
- Emergency Situations
- After-Care Planning
- Suture Removal
- Direct Supervision
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Reassurance
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Medical Records and Documentation
Timeline
RN Hospice Case Manager
Memorial Hermann Hospice
10.2022 - Current
Area Clinical RNCM Supervisor
Unified Care Group
07.2018 - 12.2022
Admissions Registered Nurse
Houston Hospice
02.2018 - 06.2019
LVN Case Manager
UnitedHealth Group
09.2013 - 08.2016
Hospice LVN
Bay Area Staffing
02.2013 - 04.2016
Hospice LVN
Compassionate Care Hospice
01.2011 - 01.2013
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Cambridge Rehab
09.2007 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
The College of Health Care Professions
LVN - Nursing
Wharton County Junior College
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