Kelly E. Porter
Aurora,CO
Summary
Nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients and families while maintaining a positive and caring attitude in diverse health care settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN / Relief Charge, Trauma Progressive Care Unit
Swedish Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Platt College School of Nursing
Aurora, CO08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2014
Skills
- Team Coordination
- Staff Supervision
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Urinary Catheterization
- IV Cannulation
- Medication administration
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Leadership
- Crisis Intervention
- Active listening
- Cultural sensitivity
- Evaluation of care
- Team Collaboration
- Prioritization
- Time management
- Advocacy
- Meditech, Epic, MS office Suite
- Conflict resolution
- Performing EKGs
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Assessments
- Trauma-informed care
- Managing unit operations
Certification
- RN
- BLS
- Mental Health Certification (CPI)
Work Experience Outside Healthcare
- Texas Roadhouse Bartender & Assistant Service Manager 2003- 2018
- Skippy"s Bar and Grill Bartender 2018-2021
- Cherry Creek School District Special Education Teacher 2007- 2011
Affiliations
- National Student Nurse Association (NSNA), Member since 2015
- Platt Student Nurse Association (PSNA), Member since 2015
- American Nurses Association (ANA), Member since 2018
Volunteer Involvement
- 9 News Health Fairs
- Vision and Hearing Screening for Aurora Public Schools
- Tough Mudder Medical Team
Timeline
RN / Relief Charge, Trauma Progressive Care Unit
Swedish Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Platt College School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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