Kelly Fleming Kellerman
Irwin,PA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
PIttsburgh , PA
02.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Home Health Educator
Medi Home Health and Hospice
Pittsburgh , USA
01.2009 - 09.2022
- Teach CPR (Basic Life Support) course to employees of Medi Home Health and Hospice and other healthcare providers
- Teach CPR (Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED) course to employees of personal care homes in surrounding areas
- Create and provide educational in-services to personal care home staff for their 12 hour yearly required education
- Create and present approved DHS Continuing Educational Units (CEU) courses to personal care home administrators
- Train new employees of Medi Home Health and Hospice to become certified CPR instructors though the American Heart Association and Penn State Fayette
- Maintained education program and CPR classes in 45 facilities in Western Pennsylvania
Social Services Assistant
Riverside Care Center
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Admission and discharge assessments
- Worked as a team assisting and supporting the Social Worker of the building
- Met and communicated with patients and their families on a daily basis
- Monitored psychiatric medications monthly for patients
Education
Associates of Nursing -
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA12.2022
Associates of Human Services -
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA12.2004
Skills
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Pediatric nursing
- Family Support
- Emotional Support
- Emergency Interventions
Endorsementsandtraining
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- DPW Train the Trainer Certificate
- American Heart Association Core Instructor Course
- First Aid/ AED Trainer
- Heartsaver and Basic Life Support CPR Instructor for Infant, Children and Adults
- Penn State Fayette Training Center Faculty for CPR
- Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society-President 2022
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nomination by a patient family for exceptional care during their stay in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
02.2023 - Current
Home Health Educator
Medi Home Health and Hospice
01.2009 - 09.2022
Social Services Assistant
Riverside Care Center
09.2008 - 01.2009
Associates of Nursing -
Westmoreland County Community College
Associates of Human Services -
Westmoreland County Community College
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