Kellie Peterson
Canaan
Summary
Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Wholehearted Healthcare, LLC, specializing in crisis intervention and patient advocacy. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient services while fostering effective team collaboration. Skilled in managing medication administration and developing tailored care plans, resulting in improved health outcomes for students and clients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN School Nurse
Wholehearted Healthcare, LLC
Agawam
02.2017 - Current
- Administered first aid and emergency care to students as needed.
- Collaborated with teachers to support student health and wellness programs.
- Maintained accurate health records and confidential student information.
- Educated staff on proper infection control procedures and protocols.
- Coordinated referrals to outside healthcare providers as necessary.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss student healthcare needs.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Facilitated communication between families, teachers, administrators, and healthcare providers regarding student health concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of emotional distress.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Personal Nurse/Household Caseworker
Self-employeed
Washington
06.2023 - 12.2026
- Hired and managed household staff
- Medical advocate
- Meal planning
- Monitoring Health and Happiness
- Planned events
- Oncall 24 hours a day 7 days a week
- Medical monitoring
- Ordered household goods
- Monitored medication deliveries
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to secure necessary services and support.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records in accordance with legal requirements.
- Created monthly reports summarizing caseload activities for review by family
- Proactive monitoring of potential needs
LPN Charge Nurse
GEER VILLAGE
Canaan
01.2005 - 05.2018
- Responsibilities included: weekly medication pours, emergency triage, dementia care, diabetic monitoring & management of licensed nursing aides
- Assisted Living Facility
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Managed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
LPN
JUSTICE RESOURCE INC., BERKSHIRE MEADOWS
Housatonic
09.2004 - 10.2010
- Supported children/adults with mental & physical disabilities.
- performed an array of general nursing duties for nonverbal clients.
- Long-term Care Residence in a School setting
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre Nursing
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
Winsted, Connecticut01.2005
LPN Program - General studies, Pre RN
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA01.2004
Skills
- Compassionate
- Insurpassed patient services
- Critical thinking skills
- Team-oriented
- Thoughtful & Courteous
- Organized
- Eager to learn
- First aid administration
- Emergency response
- Medication management
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Pediatric nursing
- Special needs care
- Parent communication
- Mental health support
- Epipen administration
- Communication
- Emergency care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- First aid and CPR
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Analytical thinking
- Stress management techniques
- Problem-solving
- Behavioral evaluations
Personal Information
Title: L.P.N.
Certification
• LPN, CT, 03-357169
• LPN, MA, LN64998
BLS for Healthcare provider
• LPN, MA, LN64998
BLS for Healthcare provider
Hobbies and Interests
- Yoga
- Cooking
- Reading
- History
Capability Summary
- Compassionate
- Insurpassed patient services
- Critical thinking skills
- Team-oriented
- Thoughtful & Courteous
- Organized
- Eager to learn
Key Experience
- 3LS for healthcare provider
- Tracheotomy Care & Exchanges
- Ostomy care
- Wound care
- Staff supervision
- Assessment of patients
- Medication pour & pass
- Diabetic monitoring
- Hospice
- Pain control
- Catheter insertion
- Patient & Family Education
- Nasopharyngeal & Oral suctioning
- Documentation
- Pharmacy orders
- Liaison with physicians
Affiliations
yoga, cooking, animal rescue
Timeline
Personal Nurse/Household Caseworker
Self-employeed
06.2023 - 12.2026
LPN School Nurse
Wholehearted Healthcare, LLC
02.2017 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
GEER VILLAGE
01.2005 - 05.2018
LPN
JUSTICE RESOURCE INC., BERKSHIRE MEADOWS
09.2004 - 10.2010
Associate of Science - Pre Nursing
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
LPN Program - General studies, Pre RN
Berkshire Community College