Kelliann Bazemore
Registered Nurse, MSN
Frye Island,ME
Summary
Caring Pediatric Registered Nurse eager to provide compassionate and impactful care for patients in all health and living conditions. Committed to integrating new and emerging care techniques. Dedicated to individualized healthcare planning to provide optimal outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Nurse and Fitness Center Coordinator
Frye Island
05.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of all fitness equipment and explained to customers how to properly use each machine.
- Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision making skills.
- Managed fitness centers, recreation facilities and aquatic programs with emphasis on safety.
- Evaluated camper's medical histories, complaints, medications and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and camp counselors on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely first aid and emergency response to campers and staff.
Staff Nurse
Lowell General Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2022
- Adult/Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit
- Implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 4-6 high acuity pediatric patients per shift
- Coordinated services, treatments and consultations using Cerner computer system
- Managed and implemented patient care by providing clinical skills including emergency care IV infusions, injections, respiratory treatments, cardiac monitoring and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Middlesex Community College
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Create dynamic learning environments to engender desired cognitive, affective and psychomotor outcomes
- Develop students' behavioral and socialization skills expected of nursing professionals
- Coordinate clinical experiences for Pediatric clinical rotation and guide students as they integrate theory into practice and serve as a role model for best practice nursing
- Simulation instructor for Pediatric cohort
- Used high fidelity mannequins to role play patient scenarios – used video de briefing techniques for student success
- Instructor of 100% online courses for students in Pediatric section of Intergenerational Nursing cohort
- Responsible for evaluating students based on patient assignments, care plans and post conference discussion
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
- Met with students one-on-one to design learning plans and discuss projects.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as growth and development, pediatric chronic disease, pediatric safety, SIDS and end of life care.
Maternal Child Health Care RN and interim Manager
Home Health VNA
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Manage caseload of patients, provided daily/weekly visits and coordinated care with Physicians/specialists, family advocates and social workers
- Completed skilled assessments, administered/managed medications, dressing changes, IV infusions, wound assessments and provided education for family
- Early maternity discharge/newborn assessment and referrals to community
- Managed MCH team and day to day duties including physician orders, referrals and screening admissions, payroll as well as hiring and training new staff.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Adjunct Instructor NURS
University of Massachusetts
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor Pediatric, Lowell
Clinical Rotation
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
UMASS Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Coordinated clinical experiences for third year BSN students on a high acuity pediatric medical/surgical floor and PICU.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Education
Worcester State University
2018
Associate Degree - Nursing
Middlesex Community College
2002
Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Physiology
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA1993
Skills
- IV Administration
- Clinical Observations
- Growth and Development Monitoring
- Care Plan Development
- At-Home Healthcare
- PICC Lines
- Family Education
- Cancer Patient Management
- Intramuscular Injections
- Chemotherapeutic Drug Administration
- Access Port Care
Affiliations
American Heart Association - BLS and PALS
American Sports & Fitness Association – Certified Aqua fitness Instructor
Timeline
Camp Nurse and Fitness Center Coordinator
Frye Island
05.2023 - Current
Adjunct Instructor NURS
University of Massachusetts
09.2018 - 05.2022
Adjunct Clinical Instructor Pediatric, Lowell
Clinical Rotation
08.2018 - 08.2021
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Middlesex Community College
08.2018 - 08.2021
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
UMASS Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2017
Maternal Child Health Care RN and interim Manager
Home Health VNA
01.2004 - 01.2016
Staff Nurse
Lowell General Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Nurse Education
Worcester State University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Middlesex Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Physiology
University of Massachusetts
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