KELLI JO SGRO
Avon,US
Summary
Experienced in emergency care and crisis intervention, bringing strong clinical decision-making skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams for patients across the lifespan. Dedicated and compassionate about providing competent care and advocacy for patients, with a special interest in the underserved and vulnerable populations of Indianapolis. Proven to adapt and function well in high stress situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Eskenazi Health
02.2015 - Current
- Staff RN II, ER/Trauma, 110-bed Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department that sees 300+ pts/day across all age groups.
- Rapidly identifies and appropriately intervenes, in a crisis situation, to achieve optimal patient outcomes while in a fast paced environment to patients with medical and mental health care needs across the lifespan.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitor patients to ensure treatments are appropriate and working, monitor cardiac rhythms, monitor for changes in mental status, and alert doctors when appropriate.
- Preceptor and participate in our Capstone program. C.A.R.E. program recipient.
Registered Nurse **TRAVEL
Ascension Health
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Travel RN, ER/Trauma, 38-bed Level 1 Trauma Center that sees roughly 180-200 pts/day
- Delivered patient centered treatment while coordinating care with the appropriate disciplines in a fast paced environment as well as assisting with discharge planning
- Assisted doctors with procedures, stabilize and monitor patients upon ER arrival while monitoring patients to ensure treatments are appropriate and working, monitor cardiac rhythms, monitor for changes in mental status, and alert doctors when appropriate
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
Registered Nurse **TRAVEL
Ascension Health
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Travel RN, Ortho/Trauma Progressive Care
- 4-5 patient assignments at a time while delivering patient centered care, assisting in collaborative treatment with the treatment teams, and preparing patients for discharge
- Perform spinal assessments twice per shift on all post-op patients
- Monitor patients to ensure treatments are appropriate and working, monitor cardiac rhythms, monitor for changes in mental status, and alert doctors when appropriate
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
IU Health West
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Staff ER RN, 22-bed Emergency Room that sees roughly 140-200 pts/day
- Triage patients, implement care, and evaluate outcomes, and provide quick and efficient care.
- Initiate treatment for critical patients in accordance with department protocols
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
Care Tech II
Wishard/Eskenazi
10.2013 - 05.2015
- PCT, ER/Trauma
- Vital signs, transports and ambulates patients, and various clerical duties. Performs point-of-care testing such as AccuCheks, UPTs, urine dipsticks, lab draws, and EKGs.
- Assists in CPR/chest compressions and other various tasks.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any abnormal findings to nurses or physicians.
Education
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN 05.2023 - 07.2025
BSN - Registered Nurse
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12.2016
ASN - Registered Nurse
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Warren Central H.S.
05.2001
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient education
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- IN Registered Nurse, #282222250A
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Southern Indiana
05.2023 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse **TRAVEL
Ascension Health
02.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse **TRAVEL
Ascension Health
02.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
IU Health West
06.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Eskenazi Health
02.2015 - Current
Care Tech II
Wishard/Eskenazi
10.2013 - 05.2015
BSN - Registered Nurse
University of Indianapolis
ASN - Registered Nurse
University of Indianapolis
High School Diploma - undefined
Warren Central H.S.
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