Kelly Hall
Melrose,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Home Care
UF Health Home Care
07.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures within the home, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
RN, Charge Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
07.2013 - 07.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- 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.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
RN Floor Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on Med Surg/IMC floor.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Utilized EPIC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
LPN
Lake Butler Hospital
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
LPN Unit Manager
Windsor Manor Nursing Home
10.1999 - 09.2008
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans.
- Improved staff efficiency by conducting ongoing training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Managed LPN unit operations, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care planning.
- Streamlined communication between staff and family members to provide consistent updates on patient progress.
- Ensured a safe environment for patients and staff by maintaining proper infection control standards.
- Monitored quality of care provided in the unit, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Jacksonville, FL10.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL04.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
St Augustine Technical Institute
St. Augustine, FL01.1999
High School Diploma -
Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School
Keystone Heights, FL05.1996
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Family education
- Discharge planning
- Home safety evaluation
- Medication reconciliation
- Compassionate communication
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Advanced wound care
- Time management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
RN, Home Care
UF Health Home Care
07.2022 - Current
RN, Charge Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
07.2013 - 07.2022
RN Floor Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2013
LPN
Lake Butler Hospital
09.2008 - 06.2010
LPN Unit Manager
Windsor Manor Nursing Home
10.1999 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
St Augustine Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School