KELLY HEWITT
Westborough,MA
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Harrington Hospital, specializing in compassionate patient care and effective communication. Recognized for expertise in IV medication administration and infection control, while successfully mentoring new staff to maintain high care standards. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through strong critical thinking skills and a professional bedside manner.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harrington Hospital
Southbridge, MA
05.2022 - Current
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Educated patients on disease processes, medications and post-treatment homecare needs.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients in accordance with the individualized plan of care established by physicians.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Sub-Acute Charge Nurse
Beaumont Nursing and Skilled Rehabilitation
Westborough, MA
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Sub-Acute LPN
Beaumont Nursing and Skilled Rehabilitation
Worcester, MA
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Wound Vac care management
- IV therapy administration
- Safe Medication administration and documentation
- Provide end of life care
- Maintained a safe and clean environment up to new COVID infection control standards
- Mentor for orienting new nursing staff
- Assist patient with discharge process and planning
Medical Assistant
Women's Health of Central Massachusetts
Worcester, MA
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Entered patient, procedure and equipment into Electronic Medical Record
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer
- Tailored care to meet the specific needs of each patient
- Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by a physician
- Assisted patients and families in achieving positive outcomes through thorough assessments
Personal Care Associate II
Umass Memorial Medical Center
Worcester, MA
10.2007 - 04.2013
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Provided pre- and post-operative care
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
- Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs
Education
Associates Degree - General Studies Healthcare
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA07.2018
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Salter School
West Boylston, MA03.2007
Skills
- IV Medication Administration
- PICC Line Dressing Maintenance
- TPN feeding
- G-tube feeding
- Peg-tube feeding
- Inpatient care
- EKG administration
- Catheter care
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Physical assessment
- Caring for wounds
- Patient advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Compassionate patient care
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritization of responsibilities
- Infection control
- Electronic medical records
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
Clinical Experience
- Subacute Care- Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center
- Long Term Care- Notre Dame Long Term Care Center
- Medical/ Surgical- St. Vincent’s Hospital
- Maternity- St. Vincent’s Hospital
- Pediatrics- Worcester YWCA
- Psychiatry- Worcester Recovery Center
Certification
- ACLS
- Hospital Emergency response Training
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harrington Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Sub-Acute Charge Nurse
Beaumont Nursing and Skilled Rehabilitation
07.2021 - 05.2022
Sub-Acute LPN
Beaumont Nursing and Skilled Rehabilitation
10.2018 - 07.2021
Medical Assistant
Women's Health of Central Massachusetts
09.2013 - 08.2014
Personal Care Associate II
Umass Memorial Medical Center
10.2007 - 04.2013
Associates Degree - General Studies Healthcare
Quinsigamond Community College
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Salter School
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