Kelly Lamon
Atoka,OK
Summary
Registered nurse with over 17 years of successful experience in nursing and management with excellent conflict and problems solving abilities, recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success of the team . With a history of 14 +years in nursing with the Oklahoma State Department of Health including coordinating nurse position and 2 1/2 years of case management with the Choctaw nation providing excellent care and resources for those in the community. The last 13 year on weekend been the RN in charge of staff and 50+ residents providing leadership and guidance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor
Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor
07.2021 - Current
- Implemented interventions, including but not limited to medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and blood draws.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Led successful 9-12-person team comprised of LPNs, CMA, CNA and ancillary staff.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Assist with managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided guidance and leadership throughout COVID regulation changes in long term care working through difficulties that arose including staff shortage in very stressful time.
RN III Soonerstart
Oklahoma State Department Of Health
06.2021 - Current
- Evaluated development needs, goals for treatment and available resources for each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental delays.
- Conduct evaluation with team members to determine if child referred has qualifying delays to warrant SoonerStart Services.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Collaborated with parents/care providers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Developed strategic approaches to foster appropriate child development.
CMA, CNA Teacher
Kiamichi Technology Center
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided eduction on basic ADL skills such as vitals, bathing, transferring with and without lifts, feeding, along with many other skills.
- Provided education on HIPAA explaining history and importance and consequences if not followed for facility as well as individual.
- Provided Blood Borne Pathogen education and proper use of equipment to prevent exposure.
- Provided education to CMA on medication administration and general medication knowledge.
Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor
Atoka Manor
02.2017 - 07.2021
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and blood draws.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Led successful 9-12-person team comprised of LPNs, CMA, CNA and ancillary staff.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Assist with managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided guidance and leadership throughout COVID regulation changes in long term care working through difficulties that arose including staff shortage in a very stressful time.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Nurse
Oklahoma State Department Of Health
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based education and Zoom training for teachers in preparation to teach pregnancy prevention in schools.
- Covid testing both send out test and rapid in clinical setting, Long-term facilities, and mass testing in places of concern.
- Worked with various health departments assisting in pods providing Covid Vaccine
- Assisted with working and completing Covid cases in Phiddo
RN Case Manager
Choctaw Nation
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient consults and surgical needs based on acuity and type of surgery
- Reviewed pre-op, post-operative, and Physical therapy orders and monitor patients needs once in home via phone and follow up visits
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Managed patients needs while recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, medical equipment and pain management
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Identified comorbidities and high risk surgery patients by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories
Clinic RN/ Coordinating Nurse
Oklahoma State Health Department
12.2006 - 01.2018
- Worked all clinics STD, Family Planning, WIC, Take Charge, Immunization, Chronic Disease, and Communicable Disease investigations
- Maintained list of resources for services not offered and assisted clients with obtaining these services
- Tracked dysplasia clients and assisted with BCCP applications and obtaining appointments for service
- Coordinated order, inventoried, and maintenance of vaccine, medication and supplies
- Established Coal Counties first drive flu clinic and doubled numbers second drive through
- Established key relationships with leaders in community to promote services the Health Department provides
- Educate Family Planning patients about pregnancy prevention methods and risk
- Increased customer satisfaction and decreased no show rate by mailing reminders for yearly appointments and immunizations
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
- Monitored and managed social media for Coal county Health Department
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel
- Auditing charts to ensure proper documentation is being completed
- During time worked as clinic nurse provided WIC Nutrition classes to clients
- Supervised 1 RN and 1 Patient Care Assistant
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK05.2006
Associate of Science - General Studies
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK05.2005
Skills
- Case Management
- Preventative health
- Chronic disease management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Resource management
- Community outreach
- Prevention strategies
- Staff Management
- Patient Care
- Medication Management
- Emotional Support
- Health Education
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Evaluation
- Nurse Collaboration
- Communicable Disease Investigation
- Women's Health Exams
- Wound Care
- Family Planning Services Education
- Hearing Screenings
- HIPAA Education
- Conflict Resolution
- Clinical Supervision
- Electronic Charting
- Breastfeeding Education
Timeline
CMA, CNA Teacher
Kiamichi Technology Center
09.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor
Ruth Wilson Hurley Manor
07.2021 - Current
RN III Soonerstart
Oklahoma State Department Of Health
06.2021 - Current
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Nurse
Oklahoma State Department Of Health
04.2020 - 06.2021
RN Case Manager
Choctaw Nation
01.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse Weekend Supervisor
Atoka Manor
02.2017 - 07.2021
Clinic RN/ Coordinating Nurse
Oklahoma State Health Department
12.2006 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Murray State College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Murray State College
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