Kellie Purvis
Licensed Practical Nurse
Princeton,MO
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Clearview Homes
Mount Ayr, IA
01.2024 - Current
- Streamlined medication administration processes
for improved accuracy, reducing medication
errors and ensuring patient safety. - Enhanced staff morale by fostering supportive
work environment, recognizing outstanding
performance, and addressing concerns
effectively. - Delivered emotional support to patients and
families during challenging times.
LPN Charge Nurse
Stonebridge of Chillicothe
Chillicothe , MO
10.2018 - 11.2023
- Managed 70+ patients per shift
- Establish direct lines of communication between
nursing staff and other interested departments,
supporting patient care with collaboration
between personnel with complementary
specialties. - Observe and report changes in condition of
patients and signs and symptoms of deviations
from normal health status.
Travel Nurse
Cascade Health Service
Varying Locations, MO
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties
and practices based upon each individual site
and patient needs. - Identified patient care requirements by
establishing personal rapport with patients and
families. - Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early
warning signs of complications or deterioration in
patients' conditions, allowing for prompt
interventions when necessary.
Hospice Nurse
Three Rivers Hospice
Cameron, MO
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed an on-call system, triaged patient care
and needs and delegated cares between myself
and other team members. - Recognized and understood specific stages of
dying process, providing comfort-based care
during vulnerable times. - Offered listening ear to both patients and loved
ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as
physical needs. - Established and maintained successful
relationships with patients, families and physicians
by utilizing exemplary communication and active
listening skills.
LPN Charge Nurse
Eastview Manor Care Center
Trenton, MO
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Served as a liaison between the psychiatric nursing staff and medical providers to ensure seamless delivery of integrated care services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient observations, assessments, interventions, progress notes, and overall treatment plan.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients to promote trust and facilitate healing.
Corrections Nurse
Crossroads Correctional Center
Cameron, MO
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Managed high-stress situations effectively by maintaining a calm, professional demeanor and prioritizing patient safety above all else.
- Offered compassionate care to all individuals regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances, upholding ethical nursing standards at all times.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical first-response care while adhering to strict safety protocols.
Nurse Care Coordinator
CareHarmony
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted initial patient assessments and screenings to determine medical needs.
- Enhanced patient understanding of optimal treatment procedures by addressing queries from both patients and their family members.
- Successfully identified areas of improvement in patient care, leading to the coordination of timely referrals for additional services like home health aides or physical therapy.
Education
Practical Nursing
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO 01.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Physician communication
Medication Administration
Strong clinical judgment
Preventive health
Infection Control
Geriatric Care
Surgical care
Verbal and written communication
Physical assessments
Teamwork and Collaboration
Dementia Knowledge and Care
Staff Supervision
Postpartum Patient Care
Excellent Communication
Time Management
Timeline
Nurse Care Coordinator
CareHarmony
03.2024 - 07.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Clearview Homes
01.2024 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Three Rivers Hospice
05.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Nurse
Cascade Health Service
09.2019 - 05.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Stonebridge of Chillicothe
10.2018 - 11.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Eastview Manor Care Center
05.2018 - 09.2019
Corrections Nurse
Crossroads Correctional Center
02.2018 - 06.2018
Practical Nursing
North Central Missouri College
01.2015 - 05.2017