Kelly Ramsey
Sellersburg,IN
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care and health coordination at Baptist Floyd. Excelled in patient diagnosis, education, and developing tailored care plans, significantly improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated strong critical thinking and collaboration, contributing to organizational growth. Proficient in Epic systems and adept at multitasking, consistently exceeding health care targets.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health/Infusion Referral Coordinator
Baptist Floyd
08.2019 - Current
- Processed referral requests from patients, doctors and other health care professionals.
- Ability to assess patient needs, coordinate services, and address potential challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal skills for building rapport with patients, families, and healthcare professionals and referral sources.
- Experience and identifying and developing new business opportunities within the health care sectors.
- Proven track record of meeting sales targets and exceeding expectations.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and texts per day from case managers and inter office personnel
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Baptist Floyd Home Health
08.2012 - 08.2019
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Floyd Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital
01.2000 - 07.2010
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-1992
Skills
- Understanding of Organizational growth
- Strong Critical Thinker
- Cooperative and Interdependent
- Epic systems
- Patient and family education
- Marketing and Business Development
- Organized and Detail Oriented
- Highly Proficient at Multitasking
- Strong Understanding of Patient Diagnosis
- Very Collaborative and Excited for New Challenges
- Confident in my Knowledge and Experience
- Reliable, efficient, and competent
Timeline
Home Health/Infusion Referral Coordinator
Baptist Floyd
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Baptist Floyd Home Health
08.2012 - 08.2019
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Floyd Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2012
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Jewish Hospital
01.2000 - 07.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University, Bloomington
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