Kelly Garner
Granbury,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lakeside Physicians
09.2017 - 09.2023
- Assessed pediatric patients' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention, administered vaccines/medications, and performed tests as needed per patient symptoms.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team's abilities.
Registered Nurse Substitute
Granbury ISD
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Covered shifts at various campuses for nurse position, as needed.
- Provided complete assessment, diagnosis, implementation of treatment, and evaluation of treatment of students and staff.
- Provided routine and PRN medications with accurate documentation.
Charge Nurse, Post-Cardiothoracic Surgical Patient
Presbyterian Hospital
05.1997 - 05.2005
- Mentored and supervised student nurses and nurse team, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with various cardiac and pulmonic diagnosises requiring heart surgeries and catheterizations; cardiac arrhythmias, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, sepsis and more.
Registered Pulmonary Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
05.1995 - 05.1997
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.1992
Skills
- Patient Management
- Medical Assessment
- Vaccine Administration
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lakeside Physicians
09.2017 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse Substitute
Granbury ISD
09.2015 - 09.2017
Charge Nurse, Post-Cardiothoracic Surgical Patient
Presbyterian Hospital
05.1997 - 05.2005
Registered Pulmonary Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
05.1995 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M University
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