Kelly Foust RN, BSN
Port Charlotte,Florida
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 30 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Areas of experience include ICU, ER, Med Surgical, and Supervision Arnett Surgical Center 2006, helped set up pre-op and pharmacy Pre-op, Phase II, and GI Center for Arnett Hospital 2008 Departmental Supervision for 4 years; Pre-Op, Phase II Recovery, GI Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration. Collaborating care with other teams to provide the highest standard of care to patients. Work well with others, have a positive attitude, always willing to take on added responsibilities and to adapt to change when needed.
Hold current State of Indiana Nursing License 28124289A since 6/15/1994, Florida State Nursing license RN9638864 since 08/04/2023
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Pre-op, Recovery, GI Room
Gulf Coast Comprehensive Surgery Center
04.2022 - Current
- Work in GI room as a circulatory nurse, tech and processor
- Work as a pre-op and recovery nurse
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physician and CRNA.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participate in centers chart audits.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for endoscopic patients.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
- Collect laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Order supplies for Endo lab.
- Send in scopes for repair to Fugi.
- Help with training new staff.
- Reorganised our supply area and endoscopic procedure room and processing area.
- Maintain pharmacy medications making sure they are current in date, wasting when expired and maintaining records.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Franciscan East
07.2016 - 03.2022
- Charge Nurse and Rapid Response Team and Code Blue Team
- NIHSS certified to take stroke patients. TCAR, Restraint Committee, Nursing Council Education committee
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behaviour to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Restraint Committee, Nursing Council Education committee
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, optimizing respiratory support while minimizing complications.
Register Nurse Intensive Care
Sentara Princess Ann Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives. Skin Committee
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse ICU, PRN in ER, and Medical Floor
IU Arnett Hospital
05.2008 - 09.2014
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives. Audit committee
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Pre-op/phase II, and GI center helped open
IU Arnett Hospital
05.2008 - 03.2012
- Supervised 14 employees
- Charge of daily assignments
- Made 6 week work schedules,
- Developed orientation modules for staff,
- Made and updated discharge instructions for patients
- Monthly staff meetings,
- Trouble solving daily issues and concerns
- Promoted a positive working environment by fostering teamwork among colleagues within the pre-op unit.
- Reduced patient anxiety by providing comprehensive education on surgery preparation, procedures, and post-operative care.
- Optimized resource utilization by efficiently coordinating schedules with other healthcare professionals involved in the perioperative process.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative assessments and identifying potential risks.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during the pre-surgical phase.
- Evaluated patient medical history and diagnostic test results to identify potential contraindications for surgery.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current with advances in surgical technology and practice guidelines.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients'' primary care providers, facilitating seamless transitions of care both before and after surgical interventions.
- Monitored blood pressure and heart rate of patients with cardiac issues and high cholesterol to detect irregular heartbeats and hypertension.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering compassionate and high-quality nursing care throughout the entire pre-op experience.
- Streamlined the pre-operative process through effective communication with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability when managing varying caseloads, ensuring timely completion of all required pre-op tasks.
- Mentored new hires and nursing students, sharing best practices for achieving excellence in pre-operative care.
- Assisted in the development of evidence-based policies and protocols for pre-operative nursing care.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Reduced recovery times for surgical patients through diligent monitoring and timely intervention when needed.
Registered nurse
Home Hospital
05.1989 - 10.2008
- Bought by Franciscan Alliance
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Set up pharmacy for Arnett Surgical Center
Arnett Surgery Center
03.2006 - 05.2008
- Ordered narcotics and kept track of DEA forms and monitored for discrepancy’s, Ordered medications for whole surgical center, Assisted in set up hyperthermia carts and code carts, Assisted in training on defibrillators and monitors, Worked as pre-op nurse taking assessments of patients before their procedures to make sure they weren’t a high risk patient and greater than an ASAII patient, Worked in GI area: Admitting patients and recovering them after their procedures, as well as working in procedure room, and cleaning room
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.1994
Class: 1994
Skills
- Leadership/Nursing Management – Day shift coordinator in ICU- 4 years, and Prep/ Recovery Phase II and GI department 4 years
- Critical thinking skills to provide total patient care with strong clinical knowledge in taking care of complex ICU patients in all areas: Cardiac, neuro, surgical, and medical I have also worked on med surg floor and emergency department, on outpatient side worked in fast paced ambulatory center
- Time management in these areas are a must
- Strong head to toe assessment skills Strong knowledge base in pharmacology, phlebotomy, hemodynamic monitoring, bedside procedures including and not limited to: ERCP, EGD, Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopy, A-line placement, triple lumen placements, setting up on Q-ball and helping place blocks, using glucommander program, and following electrolyte replacement orders
- Teamwork is super important I am a team player interacting and communicating with respiratory, nutrition, pharmacy, case management, physical therapy and other medical teams to provide patients the best possible care
- Daily use of care plans monitoring patients process and modifies as patients improves or declines Strong assessment background that allows for identifying needs or objectives and concerns to promote wellness and increase patient healing time
- Technology –I am familiar with lots of equipment and programs used in the medical world: Dragger ventilators, and monitors, Covidien 980 puritan vent Phillips V60 Respironics, Heated hi-flow devices bi-pap machine Phillips monitors, Zoll defibrillators, Hill-rom call systems and beds, ASP processors, cerner system for charting, kronos, epic, G Med, word, office, Olympus Scopes, Fuji Scopes, Steris sterilization equipment, stryker carts and beds, next stage and prisma flex dialysis machines, plum and alaris IV pumps, artic sun ……
- Excellent Communication skills whether by phone or face to face that allow patients to feel at ease talking to me Communicates well with others to promote wellness of patients including but not limited to: physicians, nutritionists, respiratory therapist, physical therapy, occupational therapy, case management, social work Familiar with daily care conferences
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
References
- Ann Keyes RN, MSN, Director of Perioperative Services, The Villages Regional Hospital Central Florida Health Alliance, Akeyes@cfhalliance.org, 352-751-8862 or 765-418-1090 personal phone
- Monette Cochran RN, Franciscan Alliance East Interventional Radiology Nurse, circleMTranch@centurylink.net, H219-261-3506
- Donia Webb RN, BSN, Pulmonary/critical care rounding nurse, Donia.webb@franciscanalliance.org, 765-412-6258
- Tracey Anderson RN, Manager of the Intensive Care, Franciscan Alliance East, Tracey.Anderson@franciscanalliance.org, 765-404-0203
- Sabina Mills RN, Franciscan Alliance East, Sabina.Mills@franciscanalliance.org, 765-418-0811
- Samantha Lowrey RN, BSN, Franciscan Alliance East, SNicoleRN@gmail.com, 765-412-8687
- Alana Willis RN, BSN, Franciscan Alliance East, Alaynawillis@gmail.com, 765-491-1932
- Felicita Daukaus RN, BSN, Fawcett, 215-778-5469
- Kelly Harris RN, BSN, Gulf Coast Comprehensive Surgery Center, Kelly.Harris@covenantpp.com 941-830-0434
- Callie White, RN, BSN, Gulf Coast Comprehensive Surgery Center, Callie.White@covenatpp.com 941-545-8589
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pre-op, Recovery, GI Room - Gulf Coast Comprehensive Surgery Center
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit - Franciscan East
07.2016 - 03.2022
Register Nurse Intensive Care - Sentara Princess Ann Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse ICU, PRN in ER, and Medical Floor - IU Arnett Hospital
05.2008 - 09.2014
Pre-op/phase II, and GI center helped open - IU Arnett Hospital
05.2008 - 03.2012
Set up pharmacy for Arnett Surgical Center - Arnett Surgery Center
03.2006 - 05.2008
Registered nurse - Home Hospital
05.1989 - 10.2008
Purdue University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
- BLS
- ACLS
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