Kelly Gerrish
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 1.5 years of experience in a fast-paced Medical-Surgical Cardiac Telemetry unit. Skilled at delivering high-quality patient care, monitoring vital signs, and managing the care of multiple patients at once. Proven ability to handle complex patient needs, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain calm under pressure. Strong skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and patient education, with a commitment to improving patient outcomes and enhancing overall care quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Swedish Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed and interpreted cardiac telemetry systems, continuously monitoring heart rhythms and promptly identifying any abnormalities or signs of distress.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors and other healthcare professionals, to coordinate patient care and achieve optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accuracy and monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments and assisting staff on unit with patient care.
- Ensured adherence to established evidence-based protocols and procedures for patient care, medication administration, and clinical interventions.
- Managed 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Nursing Student
Delnor Community Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Operated under the direction of a registered nurse to provide care for mothers and babies in labor and delivery, postpartum, and neonatal intensive care unit.
- Performed assessments of babies in the intensive care unit.
- Assisted in providing nonpharmacologic interventions to baby during circumcision.
- Observed cesarean and natural deliveries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2019
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Healthcare ethics
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Education
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois, License # 041.534596
ACLS- 3/29/2023
BLS-9/16/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Swedish Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Nursing Student
Delnor Community Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Illinois State University
Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois, License # 041.534596
ACLS- 3/29/2023
BLS-9/16/2023
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