Kelly Marshall
Magnolia,TX
Summary
Compassionate nurse with extensive experience in leading an infusion suite and managing a team of nurses. Expertise in IV drug therapy and patient care oversight, ensuring compliance with health standards and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead infusion nurse
rheumatology of the woodlands
04.2011 - Current
- Manage four registered nurses in a busy Rheumatology infusion suite.
- IV insertion, administer IV medications, monitor patients, safety, vital signs, documentation.
- Monitored quality of care to ensure compliance with health standards and enhance patient outcomes.
- Coordinated nursing assignment and patient scheduling to optimize workflow in infusion suite.
- Educated nurses on nursing procedures and safety protocols to improve team competency and patient care.
- Educate patients on biologics, administration, scheduling.
- Conducted telephone triage to assess patient needs and prioritize care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Nextgen and Lynx software for patient management.
registered nurse ssp
chi st lukes lakeside hospital
10.2013 - 07.2021
- Direct patient care, assessment, documentation, dressing changes, drain removals, blood draws, IV insertion, administration of medications.
- Managed post-operative care for orthopedic, spinal, and cardiac patients, ensuring adherence to recovery protocols.
- Coordinated care throughout hospitalization, overseeing admissions, transfers, and discharges to support patient continuity.
- Streamlined communication between patients and physicians, enhancing understanding of care plans and treatment options.
- Proficient in EPIC and Pyxis.
registered nurse
st. lukes the woodlands hospital
12.2008 - 07.2012
- Assessed and managed care for up to six patients on a fast-paced telemetry floor, ensuring timely interventions and comprehensive monitoring.
- Provided direct patient care on medical/surgical cardiac floor.
- Maintained and monitored chest tubes, JP drains, PD catheters, nephrostomy tubes, and pacer wires to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Prepared and administered medications, administered blood/blood products.
- Readied patients for stress testing, echocardiograms, cardiac catheterization procedures and operating rooms.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and enhance communication across disciplines.
- Offered patient and family support and guidance.
- Utilized EPIC and Pyxis systems for patient record management and medication dispensing.
charge nurse
tomball regional hospital
12.2005 - 12.2008
- Managed 30-bed medical/surgical/pediatric floor, coordinating care with nursing staff and patient care assistants to optimize patient outcomes.
- Designed and implemented nursing patient assignments, evaluated staffing requirements, floor assignments for a 30-bed unit.
- Assessed and documented patient conditions accurately, contributing to informed clinical decision-making.
- Provided patient care to patients of all ages, infancy to geriatric.
- Medication administration, IV insertion, NG and Foley insertion.
- Oversaw patient and staff activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
Education
bachelors of science - nursing
university of texas at arlington
12-2014
associates of science - nursing
excelsior college
03-2008
licensed vocational nursing -
lonestar college
05-2005
Skills
- IV drug therapy management
- Nursing assessments
- IV insertion expertise
- Blood draw and catheter insertion
- Transfusion management
- Telemetry and EKG monitoring
- Patient care oversight
- Electronic medical records (NextGen/Epic)
- Patient consultation techniques
- Patient appointment scheduling
- Staff scheduling
- Team leadership in nursing
- Staff development and training
- Patient and staff education
- Medication and supply ordering
Activities
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Timeline
registered nurse ssp
chi st lukes lakeside hospital
10.2013 - 07.2021
Lead infusion nurse
rheumatology of the woodlands
04.2011 - Current
registered nurse
st. lukes the woodlands hospital
12.2008 - 07.2012
charge nurse
tomball regional hospital
12.2005 - 12.2008
bachelors of science - nursing
university of texas at arlington
associates of science - nursing
excelsior college
licensed vocational nursing -
lonestar college