Kelly Watts
Anderson,SC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Family Nurse Practitioner position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Anmed Health
2000 East Greenville St Anderson SC 29621
12.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Fast pace environment seeing over 100 patient during busy months
Clinical Nurse Educator
Lander University
320 Stanley Ave, Greenwood SC, 29649
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling students.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
1st Call Triage
Remote
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Anmed Health
800 N Fant St Anderson SC 29621
01.2013 - 12.2019
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
National Health Care Associates Inc.
1405 E. Greenville St. Anderson SC 29621
09.2010 - 12.2012
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Licensed Practical Nurse
National Health Care Associates Inc.
1405 E. Greenville St. Anderson SC 29621
08.2010 - 03.2012
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC03.2012
No Degree - License Practical Nurse
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC08.2010
Skills
- Pediatric Nursing
- Emergency Protocol
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Order Initiation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Test Interpretations
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Lander University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
1st Call Triage
03.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Anmed Health
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Anmed Health
01.2013 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
National Health Care Associates Inc.
09.2010 - 12.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
National Health Care Associates Inc.
08.2010 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
No Degree - License Practical Nurse
Tri-County Technical College