Kelly Brown
Brecksville,OH
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Broadway Creek Senior Living
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Surgery Scheduler
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Educated patients on pre-surgery requirements, such as fasting protocols or medication adjustments, resulting in fewer complications on the day of the procedure.
- Handled urgent requests effectively, prioritizing cases requiring immediate attention while also balancing routine surgery demands appropriately.
- Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in handling sensitive patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and clinic policies.
Registered Nurse, MICU
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
06.2016 - 02.2023
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Assisted MICU physicians with procedures such as thoracentesis, intubation and insertion of sterile central lines.
- Contributed to unit improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement and recommending evidence-based solutions for implementation.
- Mentored new nurses in the MICU, fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing their clinical skills.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively within a high-stress environment, maintaining timely completion of tasks without compromising quality of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plans, promoting optimal patient recovery.
- Performed advanced life support measures during emergency situations, contributing to successful resuscitations when required.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
04.2013 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Akron
Akron, OH08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH07.2010
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Emergency Management
- Quality Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Reliable and Responsible
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
Timeline
Caregiver
Broadway Creek Senior Living
01.2024 - Current
Surgery Scheduler
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
02.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, MICU
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
06.2016 - 02.2023
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
04.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Akron
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
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