Kellie Unger
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within fast-paced environments. Expertise in maintaining composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations. Strong ability to foster meaningful relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful demeanor, and exceptional customer service. Committed to delivering high-quality care that prioritizes patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
PrimeCare Medical Inc
08.2023 - Current
- Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmate/patients and participates in the formulation of the plan of nursing care
- Implementing treatment care plans which promote maintain and restore the well-being of inmate/patients
- At a minimum of every shift, at the beginning of the shift, taking vital signs, doing a complete assessment and documenting findings on dispensary care of all inmates/patients housed in the medical unit and/or mental health unit
Neurosurgical Registered Nurse
University of Rochester
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided direct patient care for patients on an 8-bed intermediate care unit for patients who require hemodynamic and neurological monitoring, as well as providing for a 16-bed stroke/neuro unit.
- Population of patients included, but not limited to, brain tumors, epilepsy, brain aneurysms, and spinal malformations.
- Unit Safety Nurse from June 2021 – July 2023.
Patient Care Technician
Rochester Regional Health System
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Provided direct patient care and indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning on a fast-paced general surgery unit servicing Colorectal, Plastics, and General Surgery.
- Provided safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination, hygiene needs, vital signs, and drawing blood.
- Performed other duties as required under direction of Registered Nurse’s.
Personal Diabetic Aide
Lake Bryn Mawr Camp
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked 1-on-1 with a 12-year-old female to manage her Type I diabetes while at a 2-month stay away camp.
- Monitor blood glucose, wake up in the middle of the night for Dexcom alarms, communication with the mother and Registered Nurse’s in the on-campus health center, performing hyper-/hypoglycemic interventions, and Dexcom and Insulin pump dressing changes.
Direct Support Professional
Lifetime Assistance Inc
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Assist Community Integration Specialist in providing Habilitation and Home Group (for individuals assigned) services to individuals in Day Habilitation, in providing of consultation and the Habilitation services or other Individualized Service Plan components for which responsible, in assuring compliance with all applicable Day Habilitation Standards.
- Worked as a team member with Community Integration Specialist and case manager to ensure that Day Rehabilitation components of the ISP are delivered.
Home Health Aide
Unity Health System, Unity at Home
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Performed specific personal care duties, such as, bathing, meal preparation, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and lifting and transferring patients with assistive devices.
- Performed all duties under direction of the Community Health Registered Nurse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. John Fisher College Wegman's School of Nursing
Rochester, NY, US05.2020
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Precepting
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- High Level of Autonomy
- Patient Safety
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care Experience
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Certification
- Professional Registered Nurse (RN) - New York - Expires 03/31/2026
- BLS Certification - Expires 07/2027
Accomplishments
- October 2023 - News 8 WROC First Responder Spotlight Award
- October 2023 - Congress of the United States House of Representatives Life Saving Recognition
- June 2015 - Certificate of Appreciation
- January 2014 - EMS Life Saving Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
PrimeCare Medical Inc
08.2023 - Current
Neurosurgical Registered Nurse
University of Rochester
07.2020 - 07.2023
Patient Care Technician
Rochester Regional Health System
12.2017 - 05.2020
Personal Diabetic Aide
Lake Bryn Mawr Camp
06.2017 - 08.2017
Direct Support Professional
Lifetime Assistance Inc
06.2015 - 02.2017
Home Health Aide
Unity Health System, Unity at Home
08.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. John Fisher College Wegman's School of Nursing