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Kelly Gregg

Lake Saint Louis,MO

Summary

24 Year career history as hands on Registered Nurse. Extensive experience in inpatient and ambulatory/emergency medicine settings. Able to triage and manage multiple complex patients simultaneously. Able to professionally handle difficult personalities and volatile situations. Can interface between patients, physicians, and other hospital staff, and can cultivate lasting patient/caregiver relationships. Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Urgent Care

St. Luke's Hospital
02.2025 - Current
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Perform duties such as; physicals, hearing tests, eye test, and drug screenings.

Staff Nurse

Planned Parenthood Of Illinois
04.2022 - Current
  • Provide care to patients pre-operative and post-operative.
  • Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

RN Staff Nurse

St. Luke's Hospital Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Works within the interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Emergency Room Nurse

Progress West Medical Center
04.2018 - 12.2019
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Registered Nurse

Alsana
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducts daily physical and mental status assessments and document them accordingly.
  • Participates in client observation to promote abstinence of behaviors and safety.
  • Coordinates with pharmacy for medication deliveries and questions regarding medications.
  • Organizes, coordinates, and follows up on all consults with physicians/medical personnel for tests, etc. and provides the appropriate diagnosis for laboratory, and other diagnostic testing.

Float Pool Staff Nurse

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
11.2010 - 04.2018
  • Provided care for patients in numerous areas of the hospital such as Acute Care Unit, Neuro/Renal, Medical/Surgical, Pediatrics, Adult and Pediatric Emergency Room and Bed Management, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Staff Nurse, Acute Cardiac Care

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
07.2000 - 11.2010
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO
08.2014

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Missouri Baptist Nursing School
Creve Coeur, MO
07.2000

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient Care
  • Medical Records Management
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Telemetry
  • Chronic disease management
  • Strong clinical judgment

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Urgent Care

St. Luke's Hospital
02.2025 - Current

Staff Nurse

Planned Parenthood Of Illinois
04.2022 - Current

RN Staff Nurse

St. Luke's Hospital Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2022

Registered Nurse

Alsana
07.2021 - 12.2021

Emergency Room Nurse

Progress West Medical Center
04.2018 - 12.2019

Float Pool Staff Nurse

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
11.2010 - 04.2018

Staff Nurse, Acute Cardiac Care

Missouri Baptist Medical Center
07.2000 - 11.2010

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Saint Louis University

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Missouri Baptist Nursing School

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