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Kelly Callahan

Kelly Callahan

Wausaukee,WI

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Emergency room charge nurse experience.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Dickinson County Healthcare System
Iron Mountain, MI
10.2017 - Current
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Registered Nurse/LPN/CNA

ManorCare Health Services
Kingsford, MI
12.2006 - 06.2019
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

CNA

Nicholet Staffing
Iron Mountain, MI
08.2005 - 12.2006
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bay De Noc Community College
Iron Mountain, MI
12.2015

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Attention to Detail
  • Monitoring Vital Signs

Accomplishments

  • Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life support
  • BLS- basic life support

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Registered Nurse

Dickinson County Healthcare System
10.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse/LPN/CNA

ManorCare Health Services
12.2006 - 06.2019

CNA

Nicholet Staffing
08.2005 - 12.2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bay De Noc Community College

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