Kelly Quick
Siloam Springs
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that provides direct patient care.
Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality. Excellent communication, prioritization, and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic, long term care and hospital environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
McKee Foods Health Center
Gentry, AR
10.2020 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient history.
- Manage all referrals and prior authorizations for medication and Imaging. Requesting and retrieving outside records when needed.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Patient outreach for due referrals. Such as mammograms, colonoscopies, diabetic eye exams, cervical screenings and annual physicals.
- Preform all lab testing and quality control, crash cart Maintenance, Ekg's and spirometry, daily/weekly/monthly checks, and ordering of all clinical supplies, medications, and vaccines. Dispose of expiring medications/batteries/ect. Stock rooms with necessary equipment/products.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
LPN
Simmons Care clinic
Siloam Springs, AR
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Obtained all medical history and vital signs.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care and communication.
- Processed referral requests from patients, doctors and other health care professionals.
LPN
Urgent care
Siloam Springs, AR
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Maintaining a positive attitude during stressful situations. Informing and educating patients and family members of illnesses, conditions, medications, treatments, and procedures. Assessing patients for any changes in medical history. Recording all vital signs and medications. Administering medications, as ordered by providers.
LPN
Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab
Siloam Springs, AR
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Supervised multiple CNA's during routine patient care.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
ICU Technician
ICU TECH
Siloam Springs, AR
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Assisted with pre and post-operative patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
CNA
The Maples
11.2012 - 10.2014
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Education
Certificate -
Northwest Technical Institute
06.2017
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication Administration
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- Inventory and restocking
- Immunizations
- EMR Systems
- ICU Experience
- Triage (8 years)
- Clinical documentation
- Prior-authorizations
- Patient relationship building
Certification
- LPN July 2017 to May 2026
- CPR Certification September 2023 to September 2025
- BLS Certification September 2023 to September 2025
Timeline
LPN
McKee Foods Health Center
10.2020 - Current
LPN
Simmons Care clinic
06.2018 - 07.2022
LPN
Urgent care
02.2018 - 07.2018
LPN
Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab
06.2017 - 01.2018
ICU Technician
ICU TECH
07.2014 - 10.2016
CNA
The Maples
11.2012 - 10.2014
Certificate -
Northwest Technical Institute