Kelly Steen, FNP-C
Charleston,SC
Summary
Highly adaptable board certified Nurse Practitioner with 1 year of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing evidence based treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In depth knowledge of Athena and EPIC EMR. Prior RN experience includes 12 years of experience in a fast paced high pressure ICU setting. Intention to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
SC House Calls
Charleston, SC
12.2021 - Current
- Serve as primary care provider to 80-90 patients in two zip codes their home setting.
- Perform assessment, history taking, diagnosis, and evidence based treatment of both chronic and acute conditions
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Compared and contrasted results with established medical records to facilitate proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with supervising physician, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records utilizing Athena EMR.
- Develop strategic partnerships with multiple patient service organizations including home health, palliative care, and hospice
RN ECMO Specialist
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
09.2015 - 12.2021
- Deliver individualized care to pediatric, neonatal, and adult patients requiring Extra Corporeal Mechanical Oxygenation (ECMO) across 7 ICU's of hospital.
- Provide expertise with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for all patient populations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse III
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
07.2009 - 12.2021
- Provided bedside care in pediatric cardiovascular ICU setting to patients up to age 55 with congenital heart disease, while applying advanced monitoring and medication modalities to recognize and respond to acute changes.
- Integral role as relief staff nurse leader by overseeing staff and managing patient care on 14 bed intensive care unit.
- Deliver training and mentorship to new nurses on proper care of critically ill patients, including proper use of intra-cardiac lines, nitric oxide administration, and vasoactive drug titration.
- Received Safety Star Recognition for actions that improved patient outcomes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments utilizing EPIC EMR
- Completed RN III project to help streamline tasks required for patients at end of life for all staff.
Registered Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Conducted assessments, distributed medication, and managed specialized equipment by serving as RN on non-surgical cardiac/telemetry floor.
- Educated patients and family members as well as implemented techniques and strategies for managing cardiac health through transition from hospital to home.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2007
Skills
- Primary Care: both chronic and acute
- Patient Centered Treatment Plans
- Evidence Based Practice
- Electronic Medical Record
- Medical Record Review
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Patient Education & Support
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License #25525- Oct 2021
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP - October 2021
- DEA Current
- BLS- expires Jan 2025
- PALS- expires Nov 2023
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
SC House Calls
12.2021 - Current
RN ECMO Specialist
Medical University of South Carolina
09.2015 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse III
Medical University of South Carolina
07.2009 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
01.2007 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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