Kelly Oliva
Coram,NY
Summary
Compassionate Pediatric Registered Nurse with experience in providing high-quality patient care in both hospital and outpatient settings. Strengths include strong clinical skills, ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, and adaptability to fast-paced environments. Notable contributions in previous roles include implementation of initiatives for improved patient care, demonstrating commitment to continuous learning and growth within the profession.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Float Pool RN2
Stony Brook Childrens
Stony Brook, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
Pediatric LPN
Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook, NY
12.2021 - Current
Pediatric Trach Vent LPN
Bayada Home Health
Hauppauge, NY
10.2016 - 01.2024
- Provided emotional support to parents who are caring for a chronically ill child at home.
- Communicated regularly with primary care physicians regarding patient progress and status updates.
- Attended educational seminars related to pediatric home health care topics as needed to stay current on best practices.
- Assessed and monitored patient progress, condition, and vital signs to detect any changes in health status.
- Instructed family members on how to properly use medical equipment such as nebulizers, feeding pumps, oxygen tanks.
- Provided nursing care for children with genetic and chronic conditions such as CCHS, Moebius Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Anoxic Brain Injury, Internal Decapitation with Quadriplegia.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05-2022
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate -
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Brentwood, NY04-2016
Skills
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Neonatal resuscitation program (NRP)
- Tracheostomy care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Wound management
- Unit-based council representation
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
Affiliations
- Volunteers at local church teaching religious education
- Co-Worker Book Club monthly
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pediatric Float Pool RN2
Stony Brook Childrens
03.2023 - Current
Pediatric LPN
Stony Brook University Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Pediatric Trach Vent LPN
Bayada Home Health
10.2016 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate -
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
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