Kelly Phillips
Wood River,IL
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Medical Surgical Registered Nurse with a proven track record at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective pain management. Skilled in clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary teamwork, I excel in optimizing patient outcomes while fostering a supportive environment for nursing staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
O'Fallon, IL
06.2022 - Current
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
Nurse Manager
SSM DePaul Hospital
St Louis, MO
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Christian Northeast Hospital
St Louis, MO
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Christian Northeast Hospital
St Louis, MO
03.2017 - 03.2021
- Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
- Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
- Educated patients on post-procedure care, increasing adherence to discharge instructions and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Managed sedation administration for optimal pain relief during clinical sessions while monitoring vital signs closely.
- Reduced procedure times by efficiently preparing patients, rooms, and equipment for endoscopic examinations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Christian Hospital NE
St Louis, MO
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Education
Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, ILNursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2026
Skills
- Life support techniques
- Wound management
- Medication protocols
- Documentation standards
- Surgical care procedures
- Patient discharge strategies
- Vital monitoring skills
- Physical evaluation methods
- Line management expertise
- Telemetry analysis skills
- Clinical decision-making abilities
- Electronic medical records proficiency
- Privacy regulation adherence
- Care strategy development
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
Languages
Sign language
Limited Working
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager
SSM DePaul Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2021
Assistant Nurse Manager
Christian Northeast Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Christian Northeast Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2021
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Christian Hospital NE
06.2015 - 03.2017
Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville