Kelly Sams
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Strong background in coaching clients in the fitness industry.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Gym Owner
Yucaipa CrossFit
05.2013 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with local businesses for cross-promotional opportunities, strengthening community ties and increasing brand visibility.
- Achieved growth in membership numbers by offering special promotions, referral incentives, and targeted advertising campaigns.
- Improved gym membership retention by developing and implementing personalized fitness programs for clients.
- Streamlined administrative tasks such as billing processes and record keeping to improve efficiency within the business operations.
- Implemented diverse group fitness classes to cater to various skill levels and interests among clients.
- Managed daily operations of the gym, including staff scheduling, equipment maintenance, and financial oversight.
Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
08.1999 - 01.2007
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Charge Nurse
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA12-1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Professional bedside manner
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - California Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- Functional Wellness Nurse Coach certificate
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Gym Owner
Yucaipa CrossFit
05.2013 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
08.1999 - 01.2007
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - California Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- Functional Wellness Nurse Coach certificate
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certificate
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Desert