Kellie Wright
Nursing
Jarrettsville,MD
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at MedStar Harbor Hospital, excelling in behavioral assessment and crisis resolution. Proven ability to deliver empathetic patient support while ensuring accurate charting and documentation. Adept at cross-functional teamwork, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and comprehensive evaluations in high-pressure environments.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
MedStar Harbor Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2025
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Medstar Surgical Center
10.2017 - 09.2021
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2009 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, Occupational Health
Johns Hopkins Bayview
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
Agency Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Medical Staffing Agency
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collected samples for lab testing to diagnose conditions.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
01.2004 - 08.2007
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2028
Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD05-2003
Skills
- Behavioral assessment and intervention
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Crisis resolution
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Confidential information protection
- Empathetic patient support
- Accurate charting and documentation
- IV therapy administration
- Emergency patient assessment
- Delegation and motivation
- Effective team engagement
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
MedStar Harbor Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse, PACU
Medstar Surgical Center
10.2017 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2009 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse, Occupational Health
Johns Hopkins Bayview
01.2008 - 08.2009
Agency Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Medical Staffing Agency
06.2007 - 09.2008
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
01.2004 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Nursing
Harford Community College