Kelly Walls
Edmond,Oklahoma
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse specializing in pediatric care, leveraging over 30 years of experience to enhance patient outcomes in inpatient, emergency, and clinic settings. Delivered specialty nursing care for patients with Crohn's and colitis, coordinating multidisciplinary efforts to optimize treatment plans through effective communication. Evaluated patients and triaged urgent concerns, ensuring timely interventions while educating families on complex health issues and self-care strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
RN II
OU Health Croh’s and Colitis Center
Edmond, OK
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered specialty nursing care for Crohn's and colitis patients in an ambulatory clinic.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with gastroenterologists, pharmacists, and benefit navigators to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Evaluated patients, identified complications, and coordinated treatment with the critical care team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Triaged patient calls and effectively addressed urgent symptom concerns, utilizing clinical judgment to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on bowel disease treatment plans and self-care.
REGISTERED NURSE
Children's Hospital at OU Health
Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA
05.1990 - 09.2024
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Administered medications and monitored responses following hospital safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications, and intervene.
- Managed multiple tasks to deliver timely, high-quality patient care, ensuring attention to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and health teams to create and manage effective care plans for patients..
- Educated patients on diagnosis, medications, nutrition, and pain management strategies to promote understanding and adherence.
- Supported physicians during procedures and emergency response situations
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols and safety standards in pediatric settings to minimize risks.
- Supported emotional comfort for children and families during hospitalization.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK 02.1984 - 05.1990
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Triage management
- Care management
- Patient education
- Patient triage
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
Timeline
RN II
OU Health Croh’s and Colitis Center
09.2024 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Children's Hospital at OU Health
05.1990 - 09.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
University of Central Oklahoma
02.1984 - 05.1990