Kelly Howey
brick,NJ
Summary
At Hackensack University Medical Center, a dedicated Registered Nurse excelled in critical care, demonstrating acute care expertise and exceptional communication skills. Spearheaded life-saving protocols and mentored new nurses, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Awarded the Kellogg award, showcasing commitment to professional growth and mastery in ventilator management and emergency procedures.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
Brick ,NJ
06.1987 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Assisted with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies under physician supervision when needed.
- Advocated for patient autonomy and rights during decision-making processes, upholding ethical principles in critical care nursing practice.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and families during end-of-life situations, demonstrating empathy and support.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adjusting staffing assignments or workload distribution based on changing patient acuity levels, ensuring optimal care delivery at all times.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice within the critical care setting.
- Served as a resource and mentor to other nursing staff, providing guidance on complex patient care issues and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
- Implemented advanced life support measures during emergent situations, stabilizing patients'' conditions until transfer to higher levels of care if necessary.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth and development through attendance at conferences, workshops, and participation in certification programs relevant to adult critical care nursing.
- Actively participated in unit-based educational offerings aimed at increasing clinical knowledge and staying current with evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Improved patient outcomes by effectively assessing, diagnosing, and implementing appropriate interventions for critically ill patients.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote informed decision-making and self-management skills.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Critical Care patients
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Balloon Pump certified
- CRRT certified
- Impella certified
- Rotoprone certified
- Charge nurse
- Resource Nurse
- Nursing Supervisor
- Scholar for care ladder
- Kellogg award recipient
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ann May School of Nursing
Neptune City, NJ06-1990
Skills
- Standards of care
- Life-sustaining machines
- Ventilator management
- Patient discharging
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Cardiac monitors
- ACLS
- Critical Thinking
- End of life care
- Team building
- Telemetry monitoring
- Time management abilities
- Emergency Procedures
- Cardiac Care
- Acute care expertise
- Sedation management
- Catheter monitoring
- Communication Skills
Certification
CCRN
Kellogg
The Elizabeth Kellogg Nursling Awards were distributed to Four exceptional nurses here. The late Mrs. Kellogg established the awards, considered the most prestigious that this hospital offers, so that the recipients can enjoy something special with the award funds.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
06.1987 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ann May School of Nursing