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Kelly Bounds

North Chesterfield

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in patient assessments and care coordination.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

VCU Health
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience throughout the surgical process
  • Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to assess patient needs, address concerns, and ensure all required documentation and preparations were completed prior to surgery
  • Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress in the immediate post-operative period, responding to complications or changes in condition as needed
  • Educated patients and families about the surgical process, post-operative care instructions, and recovery expectations to promote better outcomes
  • Utilized Electronic Health Records (EHR) to accurately document patient information, treatment plans, and post-surgical progress in a timely manner

Registered Nurse

Denver Health
12.2017 - 07.2024
  • 22 bed high acuity Surgical ICU at a Level I trauma and teaching hospital
  • Responsible for acute post-surgical care of neuro, abdominal, general, ENT, orthopedic, vascular, and trauma patients
  • As well as overflow patients from the Medical ICU
  • Frequent assessment, monitoring, and titration of vasoactive, cardiac, and sedation drips
  • Care and maintenance of invasive lines, equipment, and monitors including central venous and arterial lines, bolts, lumbar drains, external ventricular drains, cooling catheters, Mahurkar's, abdominal drains, implanted dopplers, Chest tubes, pericardial drains, musculoskeletal traction, x-fix, Halos, trachs, ET tubes
  • Assisted Residents/fellows/attendings in bedside procedures such as Tracheostomy, Bronchoscopy, peg tube placement, OR at the bedside, ART/CVC line placement, Bolt/EVD placement, intubation, wound vac changes, upper GI endoscopy, peripheral nerve block catheter placement, Chest tube insertion
  • Care, monitoring, and assessment of patients receiving advanced life supporting treatments including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and Massive transfusion Protocol (MTP)
  • Participate in collaborative multidisciplinary rounds with all members of healthcare team to insure quality, evidence-based, and safe care with patients
  • Assist with all medical emergencies, utilizing current ACLS guidelines of practice
  • Responsible for providing education and orientation to RNs new to the ICU
  • Care and assessment of patients with open abdomens, new skin flap placements, craniectomy
  • Member of the PFCC (Patient and Family Care Committee) and Employee Engagement Committee

Registered Travel Nurse, Multiple ICUs

St. Vincent Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Critical care float nurse for multiple ICUs and multiple hospitals ranging from a 4 bed unit to a 30 bed unit
  • Care and management of post-op patients, swan catheters, Covid patients, prone patients, and a wide range of critically ill patients

Registered Nurse

Swedish Medical Center
03.2016 - 12.2017
  • Coordinated, implemented, and documented quality patient care on a 20-bed orthopedic unit
  • Collaborated with physicians, healthcare assistants, therapists, management, and fellow nurses to provide a therapeutic, safe, and compassionate environment for patients and their families

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marymount University
12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

James Madison University
05.2014

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Evidence-based decision making
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient management
  • Care plan development
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Team coordination
  • EMR systems

Certification

  • Registered Nurse - License Number 0001332938, Issued by State of Virginia Expires Jul 2027
  • American Heart Association - ACLS Provider, BLS Provider Expires Jan 2027
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Advanced Provider

Timeline

Registered Nurse

VCU Health
01.2025 - Current

Registered Travel Nurse, Multiple ICUs

St. Vincent Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Denver Health
12.2017 - 07.2024

Registered Nurse

Swedish Medical Center
03.2016 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

James Madison University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marymount University

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