Kelly Farrell
Coventry,RI
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with a strong background in patient assessments and infection control. Known for critical thinking and effective communication skills, contributing to improved surgical outcomes and patient safety initiatives.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Women and Infants Hospital
Providence, RI
02.1991 - Current
- Led surgical team in implementing safety protocols, enhancing patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex surgical procedures, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices in preoperative and postoperative care, fostering professional development.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' medical histories, ensuring thorough preparation for surgeries.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to minimize infection rates in the operating room environment, contributing to patient safety initiatives.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
Education
Diploma Nurse - Nursing
Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing
Worcester, MA06.1986
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient positioning
- Preoperative preparation
- Surgical assistance
- Blood transfusion
- Aseptic technique
- Sterile field maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Patient communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Patient charting
- Infection control
- Instrument passing
- Patient advocacy
- Chart updating
- Clinical assessments
- Emergency response
- Patient needs assessment
- Process improvement
- Preoperative checklists
- Pre-surgery assessments
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Strong clinical judgment
- Excellent communication
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Clear patient communication
- Wound care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Women and Infants Hospital
02.1991 - Current
Diploma Nurse - Nursing
Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing