Kelly Dearth
Marysville,OH
Summary
Passionate Telephone Triage Nurse with 2 years of experience assessing patient conditions over the phone. Supportive, motivated, and compassionate registered nurse (RN) with 14 years of experience in a variety nursing specialties, including long term care/skilled nursing, endoscopy, surgery, and telephone triage nursing. Efficient, and detail-oriented team player with excellent interpersonal skills dedicated to providing high quality of care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Triage Nurse General Internal Medicine Adults/Pediatric Registered Nurse
OSU Physicians, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Provided empathetic support to patients dealing with sensitive health issues, maintaining compassionate tone throughout each conversation.
- Documented patient care with electronic medical record and distributed relevant information to other medical providers to update diagnostic and treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Served as a resource to other nurses within the organization seeking guidance on proper telephone triage techniques and procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services, but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Dublin Surgery Center
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Managed patient care including advocating, assessing, assisting anesthesia team, positioning, prepping, and documenting.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Ohio Health Doctors West Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Management of equipment, supplies and environment during surgical procedure.
- Practicing and monitoring aseptic technique.
- Demonstrated adaptability to various types of surgeries, swiftly learning new techniques when required.
- Monitored high-tech activities such as electrosurgical, robotic and laser devices and video equipment.
- Provided hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to th patient condition.
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
OSU Physicians, Inc.
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Assisted physician with interventions as indicated: positioning, preparing specimens, GI tract tattooing dilating, etc.
- Administered conscious sedation medication under physician guidance.
- Function independently according to job responsibilities and within scope of practice utilizing current standards care.
- Utilized good customer service while interacting with patients, family, and physicians.
- Recognized emergency situations and respond effectively in a calm and controlled manner.
Staff Nurse- Preoperative Assessment Clinic
OSU Physicians, Inc.
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Provided patient education on preoperative instructions for upcoming surgery.
- Performed nursing skills, i.e., blood draws, nasal cultures, electrocardiograms, and straight catheterizations.
- Collaborated and communicated with multiple disciplines such has physicians, management, advance practice providers and surgeons office.
- Performed duties of clinic and triage nurse.
Staff RN- Float Nurse
OSU Physicians , Inc.
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Worked in variety of clinics, i.e., infusion, pre-admission testing and cardiology.
- Measured vital signs and accurately review and update patient medications.
- Observed patients and report any changes in patients conditions.
- Communicated test results and instructions to patient.
- Accurately and promptly refill prescriptions as authorized by provider.
Staff RN and MDS Nurse
Sanctuary At Tuttle Crossing
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Assessed and monitor residents' health status.
- Supervised and delegated to LPN's and STNA's.
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, administer medication and perform treatments.
- Completed admission assessments and discharges with detailed instruction.
- Provided education to residents and families regarding medications and health care needs.
- Completed MDS assessments and care plans for all residents.
- Developed and maintained on-going MDS schedules for each resident.
- Coordinated medical certifications for skilled residents.
- Updated and reviewed weekly skin concerns to follow resident current care plans.
Staff LPN
Sanctuary At Tuttle Crossing
07.2010 - 12.2013
- Supervised and delegated to STNA's.
- Assisted in orientation and training with new staff members.
- Assisted register nurses in initial assessment of resident upon admission.
- Monitored residents' health status.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Columbus, OH11.2013
Diploma in License Practical Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH03.2010
Recreational Therapy - Recreational Therapy
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2002
Skills
- Telephone Triage
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- EMR / EHR- Epic
- Multitasking
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Timeline
Triage Nurse General Internal Medicine Adults/Pediatric Registered Nurse
OSU Physicians, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Dublin Surgery Center
11.2021 - 06.2022
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Ohio Health Doctors West Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2021
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
OSU Physicians, Inc.
06.2018 - 09.2020
Staff Nurse- Preoperative Assessment Clinic
OSU Physicians, Inc.
05.2015 - 06.2018
Staff RN- Float Nurse
OSU Physicians , Inc.
12.2014 - 05.2015
Staff RN and MDS Nurse
Sanctuary At Tuttle Crossing
12.2013 - 12.2014
Staff LPN
Sanctuary At Tuttle Crossing
07.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Diploma in License Practical Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Recreational Therapy - Recreational Therapy
University of Toledo
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
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