KELLY STEPHENSON
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Dynamic ICU nurse with extensive experience at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, adept in critical care management and emergency response. Proven ability to stabilize critically ill patients through advanced ventilator management and effective conflict resolution. Recognized for compassionate patient education and nominated for the “Daisy” award by families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource ICU/Float RN
Agency PRN HCA Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
- Northside Hospital
- Largo Medical Center
- St. Petersburg General
- Palms of Pasadena Hospital
Travel ICU Nurse
Triage Medical Staffing
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Largo Medical Center ICU/PCU/Float- Largo, FL (November 2022- May 2023)
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Neuro ICU- Charlotte, NC (August 2022-September 2022)
- Northside Hospital Neuro ICU- St. Petersburg, FL (January 2022-June 2022)
- Roper St. Francis Hospital MICU- Charleston, SC (August 2021- November 2021)
- Tristar Centennial Medical Center CCU- Nashville, TN (April 2021- July 2021)
Registered Nurse ICU CNII
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Manages multiple critically ill patients in a 24 bed ICU and 12 bed IMC
- Utilized CRRT and Prismaflex technology to manage fluid balance in critically ill patients, enhancing patient stability.
- Trained on PA catheters/ Swan Ganz Catheters, cardiac Intra Aortic Balloon Pump therapy
- Skilled in “proning” therapy for ARDS/COVID19 patients
- Titrates IV drips- pressors, sedation, narcotics and paralytics
- Assists in emergent bedside Trach/PUG procedures and intubations
- Assists in managing ventilators/vent settings, BIPAP, CPAP, HFNC modalities
- Frequent member of hospital/unit “Code Team” utilizing Targeted Temperature Management etc.
- Works extensively with critically ill COVID-19 positive patient population
- Educated family members on patient conditions with compassion, facilitating conflict resolution in tense situations.
- Received “Daisy” award nomination as voted by patient family member
Registered Nurse ICU CNII
University of Maryland Midtown Campus
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Provide exceptional care to critically ill patients in an 18-bed ICU setting
- Administered critical medications and titrated IV drips, including pressors, sedation, and narcotics, to stabilize patients' conditions
- Monitor patients on telemetry and provide care to patients on ventilators
- Respond to rapid response calls and codes throughout the hospital
- Set up and apply CRRT dialysis to ESRD patients
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures and intubations, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols
- Follow physician orders and report change in condition
- Educated patients and families on care plans and treatment options to enhance understanding and compliance
Student Nurse PCT II Oncology
Anne Arundel Medical Center
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Recognized and reported pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse. Reported directly to charge nurse in assigned nurse's absence.
- Performed oxygen administration, and monitored lead application and point of care testing.
- Executed daily patient care, incorporating hygiene, comfort measures, vital signs monitoring, and data collection per policy.
- Provided verbal/ emotional support to patients, families and visitors in a polite and ethically appropriate manner.
Education
Associates in Nursing -
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05-2017
Bachelors of Science - Exercise Science, Psychology
Salisbury State University
Salisbury, MD05-2013
High School Diploma -
South River High School
Edgewater, Maryland01-2009
Skills
- Critical care management
- Ventilator management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Infection control
- Quality improvement
- Discharge planning
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Time management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Resource ICU/Float RN
Agency PRN HCA Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Travel ICU Nurse
Triage Medical Staffing
03.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse ICU CNII
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
02.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse ICU CNII
University of Maryland Midtown Campus
08.2017 - 01.2019
Student Nurse PCT II Oncology
Anne Arundel Medical Center
05.2016 - 08.2017
Associates in Nursing -
Anne Arundel Community College
Bachelors of Science - Exercise Science, Psychology
Salisbury State University
High School Diploma -
South River High School