Kelly Sullivan
Paul's Run Retirement Community
Hatboro,PA
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience
Dedicated and resilient Registered Nurse (graduating November 2026) leveraging a distinguished 25-year career with the Philadelphia Police Department. Combines extensive hands-on crisis intervention, trauma emergency response, and community wellness experience with rigorous clinical preparation across premier Philadelphia health systems. Expert in de-escalation, rapid assessment, and high-stress decision-making, with a proven track record of teaching health, safety, and life-saving interventions.
Work History
Community Health Clinical
1 Month- Educated senior residents on preventative health, fall prevention, and chronic disease management.
- Conducted wellness assessments and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize independent living and long-term care plans.
Medical-Surgical 3 Clinical
1 Month- Managed complex multi-system medical-surgical patients in an acute care setting.
- Maintained central lines, administered IV medications, and executed advanced wound care protocols under clinical supervision.
Pediatrics Clinical
2 Months- Delivered family-centered care to pediatric patients across varied developmental stages.
- Calculated and administered age-specific medication dosages and performed developmental milestone evaluations.
Labor & Delivery Clinical
2 Months- Supported mothers through antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum phases.
- Assisted with fetal heart rate monitoring, immediate newborn care, and maternal post-delivery assessment.
Medical-Surgical 2 Clinical
2 Months- Provided direct patient care, monitored vital signs, performed targeted physical assessments, and documented care in EHR systems.
- Assisted with safe patient mobilization, discharge planning, and patient/family health education.
Medical-Surgical 1 Clinical
1 Month- Practiced fundamental nursing skills including hygiene, nutritional support, range of motion exercises, and basic medication administration.
Recruit Training Instructor
8 Years- Instructed incoming recruits on physical fitness, health, wellness, and defensive tactics to promote long-term occupational survival and mental resilience.
- Developed and delivered classroom curriculum on health and safety topics.
- Trained officers and instructors as a certified lead instructor for life-saving measures, including emergency tourniquet application and opioid overdose reversal using Narcan.
Patrol Officer
17 Years- Responded as a primary first responder to severe trauma, overdose, and mental health emergencies in a high-volume urban setting.
- De-escalated volatile situations using Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) techniques to stabilize individuals experiencing psychiatric or addiction distress.
- Collaborated with emergency medical services (EMS) and community organizations to facilitate rapid medical intervention and patient advocacy.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
- Mastered core clinical competencies, advanced physical assessment, and evidence-based patient care through 600+ hours of hands-on clinical rotation.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and safety leadership during acute inpatient rotations across major urban medical centers.
- Synthesized complex pathophysiological concepts and therapeutic interventions to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Skills
Clinical Skills: Patient Assessment
IV Administration
Wound Care
Vital Signs
EHR Documentation
Medication Calculation & Administration
Emergency Response: Trauma First Response
Overdose Reversal (Narcan)
Hemorrhage Control (Tourniquet)
BLS/CPR
Interpersonal & Leadership: Crisis De-Escalation
Public Speaking & Clinical Instruction
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR) – American Heart Association
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Certified
- Train-the-Trainer Certification: Tourniquet Application & Narcan Administration
- Specialized Law Enforcement Certifications: Ground Survival Maneuvers, Bicycle Patrol
Timeline
Community Health Clinical
Paul's Run Retirement Community
07.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Medical-Surgical 3 Clinical
Temple University Hospital
05.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Pediatrics Clinical
Shriner’s Hospital for Children
03.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Labor & Delivery Clinical
Pennsylvania Hospital
01.2026 - 03.2026Read More
Medical-Surgical 2 Clinical
Einstein Medical Center
08.2025 - 10.2025Read More
Medical-Surgical 1 Clinical
Crestview Nursing Facility
05.2025 - 06.2025Read More
Recruit Training Instructor
Philadelphia Police Department
01.2018 - 01.2026Read More
Patrol Officer
Philadelphia Police Department
01.2001 - 01.2018Read More
Holy Family University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing
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Rosemont College
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
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Professional Experience
Recruit Training Instructor, Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia, PA | 2018 - 2026
- Instructed incoming recruits on physical fitness, health, wellness, and defensive tactics to promote long-term occupational survival and mental resilience.
- Developed and delivered classroom curriculum on health and safety topics.
- Trained officers and instructors as a certified lead instructor for life-saving measures, including emergency tourniquet application and opioid overdose reversal using Narcan.
Patrol Officer, Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia, PA | 2001 - 2018
- Responded as a primary first responder to severe trauma, overdose, and mental health emergencies in a high-volume urban setting.
- De-escalated volatile situations using Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) techniques to stabilize individuals experiencing psychiatric or addiction distress.
- Collaborated with emergency medical services (EMS) and community organizations to facilitate rapid medical intervention and patient advocacy.