Kelly North Lepsky
St. Louis,Missouri
Summary
Pediatric nurse with extensive experience at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, excelling in patient education and critical thinking. Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary care and enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in assessment and monitoring, fostering a safe environment for healing and promoting health education. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
SSM- St. Mary’s Pain Management
10.2024 - Current
- Assisting the physician with preparing, screening, and recovering patients for medical procedures.
- Refilling medications, answered phone calls, and triaged patients.
- Demonstrating time management skills while prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Providing effective communication skills while interacting with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinical Nurse
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2024
- Responsibilities included educating patients and families about neurosurgical problems, such as hydrocephalus, scheduling surgical procedures, refilling baclofen pumps, and reprogramming shunts.
- Provided education for pre-op and post-op care.
- Triaged phone calls, communicated, and collaborated with physicians to provide safe, quality patient care.
- Developed a strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open channels of communication for effective treatment plans.
- Helped coordinate epilepsy surgical care between the adult and pediatric institutions.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams in the role of brain tumor clinical coordinator to ensure cohesive care and treatment strategies. Developed a process between the pediatric and adult institutions for the epilepsy program for transportation.
Visiting Professor
Chamberlain College of Nursing
02.2018 - 01.2023
- Responsible for teaching the basic foundation of nursing to future students.
- Oversight of hands-on bedside clinics in the hospital and acute care setting.
- Adapted teaching methods to suit diverse learning styles.
- Provided constructive, positive, and instructive feedback to students to enhance learning and progress.
Pediatric Nurse in Ambulatory Care Center
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
10.2011 - 06.2016
- Responsibilities included working with patients with diverse medical backgrounds, performing daily assessments, and notifying physicians of any changes in the care plan.
- Prioritized patient assignments and adjusting to the changing needs of the patient, and care team.
- Worked with different teams of physicians from Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Endocrine, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Genetics, Surgery, Oncology, Myelomenigocele, Diabetes, GI, Nephrology, Pulmonary, Allergy, Ophthalmology and several others.
Practice Nurse Clinician
St Johns Mercy Hospital
04.2011 - 06.2011
- Opened a new urology practice.
- Managed various general office duties, such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and taking co-pays.
- Reviewed patient history to confirm medications and medical history.
- Maintained a clean, safe, infection-free environment, adhering to regulations.
- Trained and mentored new staff in proper techniques and safety protocols.
GU Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Nurse
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
10.2009 - 03.2011
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Staff/Charge Nurse on Adolescent Floor
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
12.2001 - 09.2009
- Responsibilities include performing duties as a charge nurse on a 24-bed unit, serving as a mentor, and preceptor for new staff.
- Using critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate the needs of the patient and family.
- Developing and implementing individual care plans, and re-evaluating as needed.
- Promoting health and healing in a safe and competent manner.
Clinical Partner II
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
08.1996 - 11.2001
- Participated in all aspects of patient care at the bedside, including personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Ophthalmology Technician/Clinical Partner I
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
07.1993 - 07.1996
- Administered eye medications as directed by ophthalmologists.
- Assisted ophthalmologists in performing eye examinations and treatments.
- Performed basic clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, filing charts, answering phones.
Unit Secretary
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
06.1992 - 06.1993
- Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Managed the front desk area ensuring neatness at all times.
- Assisted with admitting processes including completing forms, obtaining signatures and verifying insurance coverage.
- Transcribed doctors' orders, including medication and lab test requests.
- Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information and insurance details.
Education
Master’s - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
12.2017
Bachelor of science - Nursing
University of Missouri-St. Louis
08.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
St. Louis Community College
12.2001
Bachelor of science - Criminal Justice
University of Missouri-St. Louis
05.1995
Associate degree - Criminal Justice
St. Louis Community College
05.1992
Associates degree - Human Development/Family Studies
St. Louis Community College
05.1992
Skills
- Assessment and monitoring of patient care
- Education of disease process
- Self-care education
- Care of dependents
- Coordination and collaboration
- Maintenance of records
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Team player
- Good communication
- Health education
- Pediatric nursing
- Patient education
- Patient management
- Effective communication
- Appointment setting
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology
- Neurology assessments
Credentials
- MSN
- BSN
- RN
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Nurse, Camp PossAbility, 07/16 - current
Committees
- Nursing Excellence Committee
- Pediatric Outpatient Practice Committee
- Nursing Evidence-Based Care Council
Leadership Experience
- Responsible for setting up a new specialty care physician office while managing a staff of 4 people
- Promoted health education to the community while administering flu shots for a mobile vaccination service
- Served in the role of an on-call weekend diabetic educator
Accomplishments
- 2019 Ambassador Choice Award Winner -Cardinal Glennon
- Adult Myelomeningocele Transition Project- 3rd Place
Timeline
Staff Nurse
SSM- St. Mary’s Pain Management
10.2024 - Current
Visiting Professor
Chamberlain College of Nursing
02.2018 - 01.2023
Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinical Nurse
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2024
Pediatric Nurse in Ambulatory Care Center
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
10.2011 - 06.2016
Practice Nurse Clinician
St Johns Mercy Hospital
04.2011 - 06.2011
GU Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Nurse
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
10.2009 - 03.2011
Staff/Charge Nurse on Adolescent Floor
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
12.2001 - 09.2009
Clinical Partner II
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
08.1996 - 11.2001
Ophthalmology Technician/Clinical Partner I
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
07.1993 - 07.1996
Unit Secretary
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
06.1992 - 06.1993
Master’s - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of science - Nursing
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Associate Degree - Nursing
St. Louis Community College
Bachelor of science - Criminal Justice
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Associate degree - Criminal Justice
St. Louis Community College
Associates degree - Human Development/Family Studies
St. Louis Community College
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