Kelly Owens
Nitro,WV
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over a decade of experience in nursing roles, specializing in post-operative care for complex patients. Proven track record of effective collaboration with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
CAMC Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Provided specialized nursing care for post-operative open heart and thoracic surgery patients in Open Heart Progressive Unit.
- Conducted vital signs monitoring, managed daily labs, administered medications and blood, performed chest tube care, monitored telemetry, managed temporary pacemaker, and performed foley, tube feeding, and NG tube insertion/maintenance.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy effectively.
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs daily.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonerise Healthcare
Charleston, WV
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical test results.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with daily living activities and provided emotional support to patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Education
ADN - Nursing
West Virginia Junior College
Charleston, WV01-2023
LPN -
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH01-2019
Skills
- ACLS
- Basic life support
- Cardiac
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Managing deadlines
- Patient care planning
- SBAR communication
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
- G-tube care
References
- Barbara Knapp (304)545-3499
- Hazaim Alwair (502)996-0100
- Teresa Burford (304)389-2598
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CAMC Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonerise Healthcare
06.2021 - 08.2022
ADN - Nursing
West Virginia Junior College
LPN -
Collins Career Center