KELLY TURNER
Lucasville,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 17 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations; 2 of the 17 years in mental health. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Preparing for a career change as a new graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Valuable skills as a PMHNP were attained during the practicum experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, OH
06.2011 - 01.2023
- Recorded patient medical history and documented previous or observable symptoms
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatment options and possible outcomes
- Inserted IVs, changed wound dressings and assisted with medical operations
- Engaged with patients, learning about each individual and establishing rapport to encourage personal comfort
- Met with nursing staff and management to plan shift services
- Trained, guided and managed new staff on nursing procedures
- Implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff
- Administered medications to patients and monitored physical responses
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families
- Kept accurate patient records and made updates following treatment
- Identified deviations and wellness changes and made recommendations and adjustments to treatment plan
- Collaborated with medical and social service organizations to coordinate continuum of care
- Assessed patient vital signs and documented diet and exercise habits
- Supervised nursing assistants and aides and delegated work tasks to team strengths
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
Portsmouth, OH
06.2007 - 08.2011
- Worked as a float nurse for the foundation offices within the organization for 3 years
- The job consisted of: Triaging patients, making sure labs were on the chart, reviewing medications and asking if refills were needed, cleaning rooms between patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, assisting with procedures, dressing changes, administering medications, and other duties pertaining to patient care and assisting office staff and the physician
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hallmark Home Care
Portsmouth, OH
10.2006 - 06.2007
- The job consisted of: Going into patient homes to assess patient vitals, set up medication boxes, draw lab work, perform dressing changes, offer suggestions to make the home safer for patients, notify provider if patient had alarming vitals or symptoms, set up doctor's appointments for patients, and making sure patient had necessary medical equipment
Registered Nurse
Department of Veteran Affairs
17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601
01.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- 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.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in significant decrease in patient falls within unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2017
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH08.2011
Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville, OH08.2006
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Care planning
- Monitor vital signs
- Administer medication
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration
- Customer relations
- Team coordination
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Update electronic charts
- Networking
- Verbal communication
Accomplishments
Nominated for a Daisy Award in Nursing
References
- Dr. Jessica Suber M.D., 1711 27th street suite 402, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, Known for 3+ years, Jessicasuber@gmail.com
- Sarah Waugh, Co-worker 4 years, 740-357-7161, waughs@somc.org
- Glenna Walker, Assistant Nurse Manager, Coworker of mine for 3+ years, wrightg25@hotmail.com, 740-794-1043
- Jill Byler, RN, ANM, Worked together approximately 8 years, jillhb53@gmail.com, 740-352-1202
Additionalinformation
- Experience in leadership as a charge nurse for several years;
- Served as a preceptor for new employees and nursing students
- 1 year of on the job training as a PMHNP during practicum
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department of Veteran Affairs
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
06.2011 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
06.2007 - 08.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hallmark Home Care
10.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Rio Grande
Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Master of Science - PMHNP
Walden University