Kelly Walsh
Fort Myers
Summary
Passionate Registered Nurse with 13 years in healthcare. Expert in patient care and team leadership, enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing operational unit performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and enhance care delivery efficiency.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to address patient needs and optimize treatment plans.
- Streamlined discharge processes, enhancing patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
ProLink
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Completed several contracts over the course of two years in different cities throughout the US
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Played a critical role in life-saving situations by quickly recognizing and responding to signs of patient deterioration or distress.
Registered Nurse
Naples Community Hospital
12.2017 - 06.2020
- Fulfilled three seasonal contracts on telemetry PCU unit
- Monitored patient telemetry data to assess cardiac rhythms and identify irregularities.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to protocols.
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Fulfilled three separate travel contracts over the course of three summers in different cities in Illinois.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting progress and adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and lifestyle changes.
Ambulatory Surgical Nurse
Surgery Center of Southwest Florida
06.2014 - 12.2019
- Administered pre-operative assessments and patient education to ensure readiness for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline processes and enhance patient safety protocols.
- Monitored patients post-operation, providing critical feedback for ongoing care and recovery strategies.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Administered medications and monitored patients' responses to treatments.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac health management and post-discharge care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL05-2012
Skills
- Patient Care
- Team Leadership
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Clinical Procedures
- Adherence to Protocols
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse Telemetry
ProLink
10.2020 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
06.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Naples Community Hospital
12.2017 - 06.2020
Ambulatory Surgical Nurse
Surgery Center of Southwest Florida
06.2014 - 12.2019
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center
06.2012 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison State College