Kelly Little
Lamar,MS
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 33 years of experience in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Pre-Op
Wolf River Surgery Center
Germantown, TN
08.2013 - Current
- Conduct patient assessments and review medical histories prior to surgery.
- Educate patients on treatment plans, recovery steps, and infection warning signs.
- Administer medications, including pain relief and antibiotics.
- Collect vital signs to monitor patient health.
- Initiate intravenous access for medication delivery.
- Collaborate with urologist, anesthesia, and surgical teams for coordinated care.
Pre-Op / PACU Nurse Manager
Baptist Germantown Surgery Center
Germantown, TN
05.2006 - 08.2013
- Streamlined daily operations to enhance patient flow and scheduling efficiency.
- Oversaw staff training and development, improving service quality across departments.
- Coordinated with medical teams to uphold regulatory compliance standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to support uninterrupted operations.
- Evaluated staff performance, addressing issues to foster continuous improvement.
- Coached and mentored team members, enhancing job performance and skills.
- Assigned tasks based on skill levels, optimizing overall team performance.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, payroll, and vacation requests to ensure operational efficiency.
RN, Pre-Op / PACU
Baptist Germantown Surgery Center
Germantown, TN
01.2004 - 04.2006
- Conducted patient assessments and reviewed medical histories prior to surgery.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, recovery steps, and infection warning signs.
- Administered medications, including pain relief and antibiotics.
- Collected vital signs to monitor patient health.
- Initiated intravenous access for medication delivery.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia and surgical teams for coordinated care.
- Monitored patient recovery in post-anesthesia care unit, ensuring optimal outcomes through vigilant assessment.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions during recovery, initiating timely interventions to mitigate risk.
- Coordinated discharge planning, facilitating seamless transition of care and enhancing patient reediness for home.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Baptist School of Nursing
Memphis, TN10-1992
Skills
- Medical ethics
- Attention to detail
- Deadline management
- Staff management
- Effective communication
- Leadership and initiative
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
RN, Pre-Op
Wolf River Surgery Center
08.2013 - Current
Pre-Op / PACU Nurse Manager
Baptist Germantown Surgery Center
05.2006 - 08.2013
RN, Pre-Op / PACU
Baptist Germantown Surgery Center
01.2004 - 04.2006
Registered Nurse -
Baptist School of Nursing