KELLI RAE FRANKS
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic Nurse bringing 6 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced medical settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Outpatient Specialty Clinic
2022.03 - Current
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
2020.12 - 2022.03
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
2018.07 - 2020.12
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
Nurse Aid
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
2017.08 - 2018.07
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Intern
State Farm Insurance Inc
2014.05 - 2017.07
- Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
- Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, distributing mail, and scanning documents.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records, and health statuses.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens12.2021
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park08.2019
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Counseling
- Treatment Recommendations
- Nursing Fundamentals
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Patient Health Information Access
- Medical Charting
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Care Plan Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Accurate Documentation
- Update Electronic Charts
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Supply Management
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 3 years
Timeline
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Outpatient Specialty Clinic
2022.03 - Current
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
2020.12 - 2022.03
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
2018.07 - 2020.12
Nurse Aid
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
2017.08 - 2018.07
Intern
State Farm Insurance Inc
2014.05 - 2017.07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
The Pennsylvania State University
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 3 years
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