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Kelly Keating Luck

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive hospice experience, excelling in direct patient care and advocacy. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective medication administration, enhancing patient comfort. Skilled in educating families and mentoring new staff, fostering a supportive environment for high-quality care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Hospice

Circle of Life
02.2020 - Current
  • Provided skilled, compassionate care to hospice patients in an IPU setting (GIP, RHC, Respite).
  • Prioritized nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and needs.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in condition, updating physicians and family, initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines.
  • Compassionate, holistic hospice nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nurses, contributing to a positive environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as Charge Nurse, coordinating admissions, acuity staffing and complex problem solving that occur during the course of the shift.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by treating terminal agitation and helping patients improve comfort, dignity and peace.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Provided support for patients and families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

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Registered Nurse, Cardiac

Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
01.2017 - 06.2021
  • Offered exceptional cardiac care to individuals recovering from acute incidents, chronic conditions or surgical procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

NWACC Nursing School
Bentonville, AR
12-2016

Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
06-1991

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

LSU School of Allied Health
New Orleans, LA
08-1993

Skills

  • Direct hospice patient care with thorough assessment (initial and two hour evaluations) including medicare compliant documentation and charting
  • Skilled medication administration along a continuum of routes and needs
  • Strong clinical judgment specific to end-of-life care
  • Patient and family education, counseling and advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Skilled peer educator in precepting new nurses, leading staff training on hospice specific communications skills

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Hospice

Circle of Life
02.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac

Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
01.2017 - 06.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

NWACC Nursing School

Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Southeastern Louisiana University

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

LSU School of Allied Health