Kelly Poulson
South Royalton
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care both in the inpatient and outpatient environment settings. Works well with diverse patient populations while fostering a trusting relationship allowing for nurse-patient education to ensure improved patient outcomes. Efficiently works with healthcare professionals to provide each patient with exceptional outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
OR / Procedural Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
10.2021 - Current
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Staff Nurse Cardiac Step-down
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within designated shift.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility for the care of all patients.
- Used critical thinking to break down patient problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions with patients best interest in mind.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with multiple medical teams.
Patient Service Rep
Cleveland Clinic FHC
03.2016 - 07.2019
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while providing excellent patient care.
- Identified issues, provided solutions to patients with scheduling issues.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support to various members from different teams.
- Delivered services to patients via phone or in person, within specific timeframes.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Sales Support / Marketing
Weatherchem
09.2002 - 03.2016
- 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.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2022
ADN - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH05.2019
High School Diploma -
Valley Forge High School
Parma Hts., OH05.1993
Skills
- Patient Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Monitoring
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Charting Medication Administration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Certification
- Resuscitation in emergent situations
- Conscious sedation administration
- Patient Assessments
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Specimen Sample Collection
- Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient and Family Education
- Coaching and Mentoring
- OR circulator
- Pre-op / Post-op experience
Timeline
OR / Procedural Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
10.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse Cardiac Step-down
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
08.2019 - 10.2021
Patient Service Rep
Cleveland Clinic FHC
03.2016 - 07.2019
Sales Support / Marketing
Weatherchem
09.2002 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
ADN - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
High School Diploma -
Valley Forge High School
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