Kelly Cahill
8064 South High Canyon Drive Tucson,AZ
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven professional nurse. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
09.2017 - Current
- Autonomous, responsible caseload management for Pre/Post Lung diseased populations seeking and received Lung Transplantation
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal and professional accountability
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Clinical assessment of patients and documentation of medical histories
- Ongoing evaluations of patient care needs, prioritized treatments for Transplant during the pre-op and post-op planning
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- 24 hour on call responsibilities, reviewing all potential donor organ offers with covering Surgeons
- Demonstrate abilities to lead and motivate all corresponding multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Contribution to continued successful program JCAHO and UNOS re-accreditations
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors each and every day.
- Working Knowledge of multiple Cardio-thoracic Transplant Coordinator roles; Pre-Lung Transplant Coordinator, Post Heart Transplant Coordinator and Post Lung Transplant Coordinator
Medical Surgical Clinical Lead
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
02.2014 - 09.2017
- Assisted with hiring processes for new team members, ensuring alignment with organizational values and skills requirements for high-quality patient care delivery.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and appropriate care planning.
- Led clinical audits to identify areas of improvement, resulting in higher quality care standards.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing their professional growth.
- Performed Charge nurse Duties along with maintaining a patient load providing high quality care to the best of my ability
- Maintained staff schedule, PTO requests and payroll
- Conducted yearly performance reviews along with distribution of corrective action when needed
- Maintained professionalism with staff and patients alike
Staff RN Medical Surgical Unit
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
07.2011 - 02.2014
- Fast paced busy Medical Surgical Unit that focused on Cystic Fibrosis and Peritoneal Dialysis patient care along with all other Med/Surg population issues
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- State of the art modalities including various hemodynamic monitoring, administer/titrating medications, vast and appropriate patient care and life saving treatments and or supervision
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12.2010
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Health Promotion
- Schedule Management
- Patient Care Oversight
- Multitasking and Organization
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Discharge Planning
- Performance Improvement
- Treatment Planning
- Staff Development
- Clinical Supervision
- Patient education and advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse - State of Arizona
- BCLS: American Heart Association
Timeline
Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
09.2017 - Current
Medical Surgical Clinical Lead
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
02.2014 - 09.2017
Staff RN Medical Surgical Unit
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
07.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Pima Community College
- Registered Nurse - State of Arizona
- BCLS: American Heart Association
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