Kelly Murphy
Zephyrhills,FL
Summary
Seasoned Nurse with background in delivering high-quality patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Strengths include adaptability to new environments, strong clinical skills, and ability to quickly build rapport with patients and team members. Previously facilitated seamless transitions between medical facilities while ensuring consistent patient care standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Core Medical Staffing
11.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care and medication management in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and health maintenance strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and performed routine assessments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
LVN Floor Nurse
Avante Nursing Home
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care delivery.
Travel Nurse
Core Medical Group/Smyth County hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures when performing duties related to patient care.
- Identified potential problems or changes in condition that may require further evaluation or intervention.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
Travel Nurse
Core Medical Group/Saint Mary's Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Ensured that all documentation was completed in a timely manner and met all standards for accuracy.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures when performing duties related to patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols for critical incidents.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare professionals promptly.
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
Nurse
Solaris HealthCare
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Weekend Supervisor
Genesis health and rehab
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Instructed and supervised staff to ensure efficient operations of weekend shift.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Monitored employee performance, providing guidance and direction when necessary.
- Provided feedback on employee performance reviews as needed.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on individual skill sets and availability.
- Displayed strong leadership abilities by motivating team members during times of high stress or low morale.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bear Mountain Healthcare
04.2015 - 04.2020
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
River Valley Community College
Claremont, NH05-2002
Skills
- Patient Education
- Wound Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Assessment
- Geriatric Care
- Diabetes management
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Core Medical Staffing
11.2025 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Avante Nursing Home
04.2025 - Current
Travel Nurse
Core Medical Group/Smyth County hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
Travel Nurse
Core Medical Group/Saint Mary's Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
Nurse
Solaris HealthCare
08.2023 - 04.2024
Weekend Supervisor
Genesis health and rehab
04.2020 - 07.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Bear Mountain Healthcare
04.2015 - 04.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
River Valley Community College
Education and Training
other