Kelly Childress
Hendersonville,TN
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 medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse 2 CC
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered IV medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
TriStar Summit
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision-making in all aspects of clinical practice, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
- Developed strong working relationships with community resources to expand available support services for patients upon discharge.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Coordinated seamless transitions of care across various healthcare settings by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Clinical Lead
West Tennessee Healthcare
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and appropriate care planning.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Managed complex cases effectively through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency and improved patient care delivery.
- Assisted with hiring processes for new team members, ensuring alignment with organizational values and skills requirements for high-quality patient care delivery.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing their professional growth.
- Led clinical audits to identify areas of improvement, resulting in higher quality care standards.
- Utilized data-driven approaches to monitor trends in patient outcomes, informing strategic improvements in service provision.
- Developed strong interdisciplinary relationships to ensure a collaborative approach in patient management.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by enforcing infection control measures and advocating for risk reduction strategies among staff members.
- Assisted physicians with completing medical procedures and treatments.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
West Tennessee Healthcare
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Educated patients on post-surgical self-care techniques to facilitate successful recoveries at home without complications.
- Assisted with equipment setup prior to surgeries, ensuring proper function and availability when needed most during critical moments of operations.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and best practices while providing guidance through their transition into the outpatient surgery setting.
- Assisted in various outpatient surgical procedures, demonstrating versatility and adaptability within the role.
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons through effective communication skills and demonstration of clinical competence during procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while coordinating multiple responsibilities including admissions, discharges, and ongoing patient care.
- Provided compassionate preoperative care by addressing patient concerns and thoroughly explaining each step of the surgical process.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff, resulting in seamless coordination during surgeries.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Healthcare
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
Medical/Surgical- Peds RN
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg05-2015
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Procedure preparations
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Exp. Dec 2025
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse 2 CC
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
TriStar Summit
07.2023 - 01.2024
Clinical Lead
West Tennessee Healthcare
07.2020 - 07.2023
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
West Tennessee Healthcare
02.2018 - 07.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Healthcare
07.2016 - 02.2018
Medical/Surgical- Peds RN
Dyersburg Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
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