Kelly Medlin

• Tracking the occurrence of diseases with Virginia Electronic Disease Surveillance while gathering data from various sources as reported to the CDC every 24 hours.
• Identifies at high-risk populations for disease and assessing effectiveness of interventions.
• Enforcing procedures to limit the spread of infections within healthcare facilities and communities.
• Works closely with local and state, healthcare facilities, and other agencies to address public health issues.

• Implements care plans, provides education on current treatment plans, and works closely with social workers to prepare patients for discharge.
• Charge nurse for floor 2 days a week, called MD for orders and updates, update families, take new patients orders, initiate skin assessment and implement treatment orders and care plans to maintain skin integrity.
• Awarded Safety Award in 2022 for preventing adverse drug reaction to immune compromised patient.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses every 60 minutes.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
• Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
• Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions post hospitalization.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings every 30 minutes.

• Applied clinical judgment that reduced risk factors and potential issues that would affect care and address multiple health concerns that influenced care planning.
• Utilized case management processes in compliance with policy and procedure through telephonic communication and have motivational skills of interviewing patients within 24 hours.
• Developed and carried out care plans that identified issues for short and long-term positive outcomes.
• Used clinical tools and information/data review to conduct evaluation of member's needs.
• Collaborated with social workers to resolve patient concerns issues and developed care plans to transition or discharge to different settings.
• Assisted quality nurses to provide education and training initiatives and conducted quality audits to maintain compliance with CMS regulations.

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• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences every 60 minutes.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.