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Kelly Knight

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for complex patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with other nurses and doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit (7 South)

Mercy One
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse- Emergency Observation Unit

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse-Neurology Unit

The Valley Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Registered Nurse-Neurology Unit

Mercy One Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Ventilator Unit

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
  • Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
  • Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing - 3.5 GPA

The College of New Jersey

Skills

  • Advanced Spanish and Portuguese speaker
  • BLS Certified
  • ACLS Certified
  • IV and Venipuncture Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit (7 South)

Mercy One
01.2024 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse- Emergency Observation Unit

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse-Neurology Unit

The Valley Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse-Neurology Unit

Mercy One Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Ventilator Unit

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 02.2022

Bachelors of Science in Nursing - 3.5 GPA

The College of New Jersey

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