Kelly Horlacher

Senior nursing student with an associate degree in nursing, dedicated to delivering compassionate and individualized patient care. Clinical experience includes medical-surgical, geriatrics, pediatrics, community health, and ortho-neuro trauma. Proficient in medication administration and therapeutic communication, with a strong commitment to ongoing education.

• Student Nurse — Ortho Neuro Trauma, ChristianaCare, Newark Campus, Newark, DE, 06/26 – 08/26, Providing immediate treatment for individuals with neurological disorders, orthopedic injuries, and traumatic experiences., Using fall prevention techniques, post-operative care, and neurovascular assessment abilities., Using the SBAR framework to record care and communicate clinical modifications.
• Student Nurse — Pediatrics, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Wilmington, DE, 05/26, Performed physical assessments, vital signs, ADL’s, assisted with medication administration and documented into the EPIC EHR system., Provided age-appropriate patient-centered care, while delivering emotional comfort and stability to the pediatric patient and their family members., Built trusting relationships and rapport with the patients and families to decrease anxiety during hospitalization.
• Student Nurse — Labor and Delivery, ChristianaCare, Newark Campus, Newark, DE, 04/26, Assisted in providing care to laboring, postpartum, and high-risk patients., Observed and assisted with reading fetal heart monitors, performed newborn assessments and obtained maternal and fetal vital signs., Provided focused patient care, therapeutic communication, emotional reassurance and education to mothers and their families during their birth experience.
• Student Nurse — Medical Surgical, ChristianaCare, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD, 01/26 – 03/26, Provided patient care on a Clinical Decision Unit and a Surgical Step-Down Unit., Responsibilities included performing in-depth head to toe physical assessments, medication administration, assisted in ADL’S, communicated to interdisciplinary members within the healthcare team and adjusted patient needs as necessary., Developed relationships with patients and family members using therapeutic communication and interactive care.
• Student Nurse — Geriatrics, Jenners Pond Retirement Community, West Grove, PA, 09/25 – 10/26, Assisted the residents with their morning and afternoon feeds, personal hygiene, and ADL’S., Monitored the patients’ vital signs and communicated with the team with any changes in patient conditions., Provided compassionate and safe patient care while maintaining the patients comfort and dignity.