Kelly Naylor
Birmingham
Summary
Self-motivated and professional Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality patient care in various units. Proven leader, skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Case Manager
Amedisys
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs.
- Performed wound care.
- Managed catheters and intravenous (IV) lines.
- Conducted patient assessments.
- Monitored and evaluated patient conditions.
- Identified changes in health status.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient care activities and observations.
- Built rapport and trust with patients and their families.
- Balanced multiple patient cases.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently.
RN- Nurse Manager
Noland Health Services Inc.
05.2022 - Current
- Oversaw multi-unit operations and addressed operational, staffing, and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
RN Supervisor/Manager
Department Of Health And Environmental Control
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Approved and adjusted time.
- Entered and adjusted staff schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels.
- Coordinated and worked with contract agencies regarding contract staff.
- Managed approximately 35 nurses.
- Monitored staff productivity and addressed any performance issues.
- Addressed issues/concerns raised by staff.
- Addressed issues/concerns raised by patients/public.
- Participated in leadership and team meetings.
- Coordinated new hire training.
- Worked with HR to complete staff separations.
- Provided support to upper management as applicable.
Telephone Triage Nurse
Pediatric Health Line/ PRN, INC
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, medications, and treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on all patients to determine severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Determined next course of action and relayed advice clearly to patient or family.
- Used Schmitt-Thompson guidelines to appropriately advise patients based on reported symptoms.
- Consulted on-call physicians, pharmacists, and hospital staff when necessary.
- Clearly and accurately documented all information discussed and advice given during triage.
Vascular Access Consultant
Alabama PICC Line Solutions
04.2013 - 05.2018
- Independent contractor for the evaluation, consultation, and insertion of PICC and midline catheters.
- Documented all finding and scope of procedure in medical record.
- Worked in diverse environments including rehabilitation hospitals, acute care facilities, LTACs and SNFs.
Rehab Case Manager
St. Vincent's Health System
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Planned patient discharges including DME, HHC and physician care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to determine plans of care for patients.
- Submitted billing info to CMS for payment.
- Coordinated PPS for IRF-PAI.
- Assessed patients using InterQual guidelines.
- Updated insurance for inpatient population.
- Maintained vendor relations with DME and Home Health.
- Identified community resources for discharging patients.
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Health System
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Assessed and treated medical and post-surgical. patients, utilizing best practices in accordance with hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Documented all aspects of patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Children's of Alabama
10.2012 - 07.2015
- In Critical Care Unit for children 0-18 years of age.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based care for patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed and documented all aspects of patient care.
- Registered nurse in Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology clinic for children 0-18 years of age.
- Communicated with families, providers, insurance, and pharmacies to ensure proper delivery of plans of care.
- Completed prior authorizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL12.2011
Skills
Communication
Conflict resolution
Time and priority management
Critical thinking
Interpersonal skills
Leadership
Problem-solving
Caring
Compassionate
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Exp: 04/25)
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Case Manager
Amedisys
09.2023 - Current
RN- Nurse Manager
Noland Health Services Inc.
05.2022 - Current
RN Supervisor/Manager
Department Of Health And Environmental Control
10.2020 - 05.2022
Telephone Triage Nurse
Pediatric Health Line/ PRN, INC
03.2019 - 10.2020
Rehab Case Manager
St. Vincent's Health System
04.2016 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Health System
08.2015 - 04.2016
Vascular Access Consultant
Alabama PICC Line Solutions
04.2013 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Children's of Alabama
10.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
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