Kellie Stephenson
Pell City,AL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and healthcare knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven, hard-working, and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
DCH Hospital through Aya Healthcare
Tuscaloosa, AL
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked as an inpatient "Hospitalist/Medical-Surgical" registered nurse
- Was nominated by patients for a "Daisy Award" through The Daisy Foundation
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other health professionals
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards
Assistant Nurse Manager
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, AL
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Directly in charge of balancing schedules for nurses, secretaries, patient care techs, and traveling staff
- Held roles in bi-weekly payroll and time clock verification
- In joint responsibility of progressive disciplinary action
- Oversaw nursing operations , delivering leadership, assistance, and management for a staff of over 50 employees
- Collaborated with physicians and other staff to maintain continuum of care
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions
Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, AL
09.2016 - 07.2023
- Hospitalist/Medical-Surgical
- Cardio-Hospitalist
- Orthopedic Trauma
- COVID unit
- Professional Nurse Development Program Award Recipient (2021)
- Quality Improvement Project member (2018, 2019)
- Preceptor Advisory Council member (2020-2023)
- Upright-Fall Prevention Committee member (2020-2023)
- Unit Wound-Care Expert (2018-2023)
- Infection Prevention Committee member (2022-2023)
- Medical Division Acuity Scale Unit Representative (2023)
Preceptor
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, AL
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Educated and acted as a positive influence for both new-hire nurses and nursing school students
- Also helped preceptees in the transition stage from nursing school to inpatient nursing
- Assisted with developing plans tailored to individual learning needs of each preceptee
- Conducted observations of performance, providing feedback on areas needing improvement or reinforcement
- Educated preceptees on evidence-based practice guidelines and standards of care
- Encouraged active participation from preceptees in patient care activities while adhering to safety protocols
Unit Shift Leader
UAB Hospital
Birmingham, AL
01.2016 - 03.2022
- 2016-2018 Night Shift Leader
- 2018-2022 Day Shift Leader
- Handled escalated patient and staff concerns and emergencies in absence of Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager
- Mentored and coached staff by giving guidance and feedback to improve job performance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2016
Skills
- Nursing
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Quality Improvement
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Satisfaction
- ACLS & BLS Certified
- Progressive Discipline
- Scheduling
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Care Plan Development
- Care Coordination
Leadership Experience
- Assistant Nurse Manager, 03/01/22, 07/01/23, Directly in charge of balancing schedules for over 50 staff nurses, secretaries, patient care techs, and traveling staff, Held roles in bi-weekly payroll and time clock verification, In joint responsibility of progressive disciplinary action
- Unit Shift Leader, 01/01/16, 07/01/22, 2016-2018 Night Shift Leader, 2018-2022 Day Shift Leader
- Preceptor, 01/01/16, 07/01/23, Educates and acts as a positive influence for both new-hire nurses and nursing school students. Also helps preceptees in the transition stage from nursing school to inpatient nursing.
References
Toni Beam, Former Nurse Manager, 205-996-3487
Timeline
Travel Nurse
DCH Hospital through Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Nurse Manager
UAB Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
Preceptor
UAB Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital
09.2016 - 07.2023
Unit Shift Leader
UAB Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama-Birmingham
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