Kelly Colandro
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Foothills Transitional Care
Maryville, TN
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement effective patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medication management.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to nursing staff for continuity of care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
River Grove Health and Rehabilitation
Loudon, TN
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment regimens.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, adhering to regulatory standards and guidelines.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
TCAT
Knoxville, TN02-2024
Skills
- Patient-Focused Care
- Observing Responses
- Electronic Charting
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
Certification
- LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Foothills Transitional Care
09.2025 - 02.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
River Grove Health and Rehabilitation
07.2022 - 08.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
TCAT