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Kelly Niswonger

Salem,Ohio

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.



Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Geisinger
12.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Allegheny Forbes Medical Center
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • 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.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

TriPoint Medical Center
04.2020 - 03.2021
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Avita Medical
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

University Hospital And Medical Center
03.2015 - 06.2019
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in cardiovascular critical care units.
  • Provided targeted care and treatment to post cardiac procedure patients.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
  • Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Orthopedics Registered Nurse

Summa Health System - Akron Campus
07.2011 - 03.2015
  • Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
  • Evaluated patient response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay.
  • Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
  • Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kent State University
Salem, OH
05.2011

Skills

  • Task and Work Prioritization
  • Emergency Interventions
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

CCRN

NIHSS

ACLS

BLS

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Geisinger
12.2021 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Allegheny Forbes Medical Center
03.2021 - 12.2021

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

TriPoint Medical Center
04.2020 - 03.2021

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2020

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Avita Medical
06.2019 - 08.2019

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

University Hospital And Medical Center
03.2015 - 06.2019

Orthopedics Registered Nurse

Summa Health System - Akron Campus
07.2011 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kent State University

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