Kelly J. Brown
Brecksville,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented Critical Care Nurse with 13 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in critical care units. Highly skilled in Medical Intensive Care with demonstrated leadership skills that drive patient outcomes while sustaining care objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Broadway Creek Senior Living
Medina, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Surgery Scheduler
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Coordinated with patients, staff, and physicians to ensure accurate scheduling of surgeries.
- Monitored and updated patient records in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured that all required documents were obtained prior to scheduled procedures.
- Managed appointment reminders for upcoming surgeries via phone or mailers.
- Verified accuracy of billing information prior to submitting claims.
Registered Nurse, MICU
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland, Ohio
06.2016 - 10.2022
- Provided direct patient care for critically ill patients in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs, laboratory values, and other indicators of patient health status.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented patient care plans, progress notes, and medication administration records accurately.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss the plan of care for each patient.
- Monitored ventilator settings as needed to maintain adequate oxygenation levels for mechanically ventilated patients.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations and chest tube placements.
- Performed blood draws for laboratory testing according to established protocols.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Maintained records, prepared reports and served on special committees.
Acute Dialysis RN
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Performed patient assessments, monitored vital signs and implemented dialysis treatments.
- Monitored patient's response to treatments, adjusted medications as needed and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Instructed patients on proper care of access sites and reviewed post-treatment instructions with patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care based on diagnosis, age and medical history.
- Performed quality control checks on dialysis machines prior to each treatment session.
- Ensured that aseptic techniques were used at all times during dialysis treatments.
- Reported any abnormal findings or changes in patient condition immediately to physician.
- Conducted pre-dialysis assessments such as weight measurements and fluid intake and output recordings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Akron
Akron, OH08-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH07-2010
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Emergency Management
- Quality Improvement
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Team building
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Cross-Fit
- Off-Roading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Broadway Creek Senior Living
01.2024 - Current
Surgery Scheduler
Cleveland Clinic
02.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, MICU
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
06.2016 - 10.2022
Acute Dialysis RN
Cleveland Clinic
04.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Akron
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
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