Kelly D. Guest
Registered Nurse
Holly Springs,MS
Summary
Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from labor, delivery, medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Experienced many levels of nursing, starting as a CNA in a Long term care and memory unit to working as a LPN in an office and then as a bedside high acuity RN
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Travel Nurse- Nomad, AYA, Cross Country.
07.2018 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered high risk medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Pre-op,Circulated and Post Op OB/GYN OR cases, scheduled and emergent.
- Travel Assignment experience high risk OB.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols while on different assignments.
- Tucson Medical Center, Tucson,AZ November 2021-December 2021.
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN Nov 2018-Oct 2019; Jan 2020-Aug. 2020; July 2021-Nov. 2021.
- Methodist Lebonheur Hospital, Germantown, TN Feb 2021-July 2021.
- Astria Hospital-Sunnyside, WA Nov 2020-Feb 2021.
- Memorial Mission Hospital; Asheville, NC Aug 2020-Nov 2020.
- Multicare Deaconess Hospital; Spokane, WA. Oct 20219-Jan 2020.
- Medical Center of Aurora; Denver, CO July 2018-Oct 2018.
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
Kalispell, MT
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Manage labor, delivery, post-partum and infant care of the patient and infant.
- Pre-Op, Circulator and Post-op care of patients for OB/GYN surgery. Spinal, epidural and general anesthesia.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered high risk medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Charge Nurse experience.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Joseph Hospital And Medical Center
Polson, MT
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity. Patient ratio 1:6
- Charge experience
- Float and back up OB
Office Registered Nurse; Licensed Practical Nurse
Kalispell Obstetrics And Gynecology
Kalispell, MT
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Triage Nurse with 50-60 cases per day managed
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT 05.2014 - 12.2014
Practical Nurse, Licensed - Nursing
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT 01.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science And/with Education Degree - Exercise Science And Health Promotion
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 01.1998 - 05.2001
Skills
Patient Management
Patient-focused care
Adaptable
Efficient and reliable team player
EMR / EHR
Strong clinical judgment
Certification
Licensed; Registered Nurse MT (Compact) and WA
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Travel Nurse- Nomad, AYA, Cross Country.
07.2018 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Kalispell Regional Medical Center
05.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Joseph Hospital And Medical Center
03.2015 - 07.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Flathead Valley Community College
05.2014 - 12.2014
Office Registered Nurse; Licensed Practical Nurse
Kalispell Obstetrics And Gynecology
05.2013 - 12.2015
Practical Nurse, Licensed - Nursing
Flathead Valley Community College
01.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science And/with Education Degree - Exercise Science And Health Promotion
University of Memphis
01.1998 - 05.2001