Kelly Kalocy
Elsie,MI
Summary
Currently hold the position of an Operating Room Associate Nurse Manager. Provides direction to staff in a fast-paced environment. Very knowledgeable in operating room equipment and work flow. Have proven to remain calm under pressure and handle high-stress situations. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude with willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Associate Nurse Manager
Memorial Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
- Managing day-to-day operations and workflows
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff and physicians to promote high quality patient care
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for staff to share ideas and concerns
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Memorial Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
- Prep operating rooms to comply with asepsis standards.
- Perform direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Precept new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Functioned in Circulating Nurse Role as well as Charge Nurse Role/Board Runner
- Communicate with Representatives
Registered Nurse LTC/Skilled Nurse
Memorial Healthcare
10.2014 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, disease process, and management
- Completed MDS assessments
- Functioned in Charge Nurse Role 2014-2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Healthcare
11.2007 - 10.2014
- Performed routine assessments of each patient's status. Communicated pertinent patient information to doctor.
- Built rapport with patients and families
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatment and management.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing
Mid Michigan Community College
Harrison, MI06.2014
Skills
- Team Coordination in Charge Nurse Role
- Circulating Nurse
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Attentive to specific Operating Room Setup to Surgeon Preference
- Manage Operating Room board
- Patient Advocate
- Communicate and coordinate with surgical representatives
- Excellent Organization skills and detail oriented
Accomplishments
Preceptor
Charge Nurse
Peri Op Certificate
Super user for Expanse
Super user for Card Vascular
MDS Knowledge
Employee of the Month Nominee
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2014 to current
- BLS
- PALS
- Peri Op Certificate
Timeline
Operating Room Associate Nurse Manager
Memorial Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Memorial Healthcare
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse LTC/Skilled Nurse
Memorial Healthcare
10.2014 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Healthcare
11.2007 - 10.2014
Associate Degree Nursing
Mid Michigan Community College
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