Kelly Grace
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse bringing nine years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department RN
Temple University Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Per diem staff RN in a trauma I center in north Philadelphia.
- Cared for as many as 4 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Managed critical patient situations by utilizing advanced cardiac life support and trauma nursing skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
Emergency Department RN
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Staff RN in 100+ bed emergency department in eastern San Diego
- Community hospital setting servicing an average of 300 patients per day.
- Regularly attended continuing education classes and workshops, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in emergency nursing practices and patient care techniques.
Emergency Department RN
Medical Solutions
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Working as a traveling emergency department RN throughout various regions of the United States has provided the opportunity to experience the delivery of emergency medicine in different settings
- This has afforded ample opportunities to work with patients of all acuity levels, ages, and backgrounds
- Specializing in trauma leveled emergency departments, proficient in triaging all levels of care and stabilizing patients with multi-system traumas, cardiac arrests, and strokes
- Skilled in assessing for changes in patient conditions to deliver prompt and necessary emergent care while committed to ensuring optimum health and well-being.
Home IV therapy RN
Prana IV Therapy
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Operating under an MD license, provided in-home administration of intravenous fluids, vitamins and medications to promote health and maintain wellness to individuals across the Phoenix valley.
Emergency Department RN
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided critical care to stabilize patients in a 65-bed level I trauma center
- Cultivated a deep understanding of emergency medicine and its implementation through the nursing process.
Telemetry Unit RN
Aria Health Torresdale Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2016
- On a cardiac-specific telemetry unit, implemented total nursing care while educating patients and families on disease processes and management
- Readied patients for and received patients from open heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, stress tests, and pacemaker/ defibrillator placement.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Penn State University
Abington, PA08.2015
Diploma in Nursing -
Aria Health School of Nursing
Trevose, PA02.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Psychology
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA05.2008
Skills
- Trustworthy and compassionate with a sincere desire to help others
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Punctual; a fast learner; skilled in prioritization
- Proficient with the use of electronic medical record keeping systems
- Patient and family advocacy
- Adapts well to new work environments
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner #SP029843
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license #RN669869
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Certification (TNCC)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale certification (NIHSS)
Leadership And Activities
- Student Government Association-President, April 2013-April 2014
- Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania member 2013-2015
- Emergency Nurses Association, member 2016- present
- Unit Practice Council, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, member July 2021- present
- Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners June 2023-Present
Awards
- Guardian Angel Award, Sharp Grossmont Hospital
- Employee of the Month, Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Volunteer Experience
- Service trip to Tohatchi, NM, 07/01/06, Present, Worked alongside the Navajo people of the region in their daily tasks
- Service trip to Tanzania, Africa, 07/01/07, Present, Tutored English at the local high school
- Work-study San Salvador, El Salvador, 09/01/07, 12/01/07, Worked in a women’s sewing cooperative
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Oakland, CA, 08/01/08, 08/01/09, Resource Development Specialist at a high school diploma program
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Emergency Department RN
Temple University Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2022
Emergency Department RN
Medical Solutions
05.2019 - 12.2020
Home IV therapy RN
Prana IV Therapy
01.2019 - 12.2020
Emergency Department RN
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2019
Telemetry Unit RN
Aria Health Torresdale Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Penn State University
Diploma in Nursing -
Aria Health School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Psychology
Saint Joseph’s University
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