KELLI STILLWELL
Mooresville,US
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional 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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Home Health Nurse
Lake Norman Home Health
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Nurse
Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly, and tracked responses to address new concerns
- Worked with healthcare teams to create, implement, and change individualized care plans
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications in order to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Assessed patients and individualized plan of care
- Provided comfort and support to patients and families during the dying process
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Nurse
Lake Norman Home Health
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to implement effective treatment plans for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses
- Conducted testing and communicated the results to the physician in order to develop targeted treatment plans, adjust treatment, and improve patient outcomes
- Oversaw patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission while providing high-quality care to a diverse population
- Used my nursing expertise to meet the needs of patients in a challenging home environment
- Aided diagnoses by collecting blood, urine, and sputum samples from patients for testing in the lab.
Nurse
Advanced Home Health
01.2016 - 11.2020
- Explained the course of treatment and medications to patients and caregivers in simple terms, including side effects
- Provided excellent care to patients with a variety of diagnoses and oversaw their treatment from start to finish
- Immediately contacted the ED or PCM in order to find effective solutions when problems with at-home patients arose
- Informed physicians of any changes in patients' health or concerns during home visits
- Collaborated with members of the healthcare team to develop, implement, and improve treatment strategies
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to better understand conditions and modify treatment plans
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to better understand conditions and modify treatment plans
- Instructed family members and caregivers on how to care for the patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC2001
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Case Management
- Shared Governance
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Management
- Staff Training
- Duty Delegation
- Nurse and CNA Supervision
- Goal-Driven
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Lake Norman Home Health
04.2022 - 06.2022
Nurse
Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County
03.2021 - 04.2022
Nurse
Lake Norman Home Health
11.2020 - 02.2021
Nurse
Advanced Home Health
01.2016 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
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