Kelly McLeod
Round O,SC
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with a strong background in collaboration and patient education. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities while ensuring high-quality care and compliance with established protocols.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital
Walterboro, South Carolina
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures, ensuring accurate specimen collection and effective tissue manipulation to enhance surgical outcomes.
- Managed nursing tasks during staffing shortages, maintaining quality patient care in critical areas.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and monitored patient responses.
- Documented all operative procedures and patient interactions in electronic medical records with attention to detail.
- Facilitated communication between surgical team and patient's family, providing timely updates and emotional support during procedures.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital
Walterboro, South Carolina
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing immediate care and support to patients in need.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to ensure high quality nursing care.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
RN, Dialysis
HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital
Walterboro, South Carolina
08.2023 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients in acute and chronic stages.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses during treatments.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians prior to each dialysis session.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Managed emergency situations in an efficient manner while providing quality care to patients in distress.
- Ensured that the dialysis facility was compliant with all applicable regulations and standards set forth by local governing bodies.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Organized and replenished clinical workstations with essential medical supplies.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Interim Healthcare
North Charleston, South Carolina
05.2008 - 03.2025
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for patient care plans and needs.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Evaluated patient progress and revised care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed.
- Conducted regular follow-up visits with patients in order to evaluate progress towards goals set forth in their care plan.
- Coordinated case management tasks and referrals to community resources and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Oversaw medication administration and adherence for assigned patients to promote safe and effective treatment.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management strategies and available resources to enhance understanding and engagement.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients in their homes.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided wound care as needed.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Managed the administration of intravenous (IV) therapies and nutrition.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
North Charleston, SC12-2022
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Intravenous care
- Medication administration
- IV insertion
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical assessments
- Infection control
- Patient safety
- Electronic medical records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital
08.2024 - Current
RN, Dialysis
HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Interim Healthcare
05.2008 - 03.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University