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Kelsea Hawkes

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with experience in cardiac care, now transitioning to women's service nursing to provide compassionate care to new mothers and newborns. Proven ability to manage complex patient conditions, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver personalized, high-quality care. Bringing strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and a deep commitment to patient advocacy, with a focus on ensuring the health and well-being of both mother and newborn. Ready to apply my nursing expertise and passion for family-centered care in a supportive environment within the Women's services environment.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac/Telemetry Unit

Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • Served as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing care for patients on the cardiac floor post cardiac bypass, cardiac catheterization, MI, Pacemaker insertion, and other co-occurring conditions
  • Played a key role in initiating patient-specific inpatient pathways focused on managing dyspnea and chest pain for CHF and Post-Op Cardiac Surgery patients in their homes to reduce emergency room visits and a reduction in readmissions rates.
  • Developed important relationships with primary care physicians, cardiologists, and other clinicians to ensure continuity of care for patients through symptom management
  • Completed ordered diagnostic studies such as lab work and12-lead EKGs, and interpreted values alongside inpatient exams such as cardiac stress tests and ECHOs to enhance direct patient care
  • Initiated IV therapy, including antibiotic and cardiac drips, monitored blood transfusions, and managed pain effectively
  • Reduced complications with timely identification of arrhythmias and intervention as needed.
  • Provided patient and family-centered care by providing education on subjects such as side effects from medications, benefits of proper nutrition, and signs and symptoms to be recognize at home to empower patients and their loved ones to maintain their care upon discharge.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by minimizing risks associated with potential falls by implementing fall prevention strategies tailored to individual patients' needs.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of St. Thomas
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - International and Political Affairs

Missouri Southern State University
07.2020

Skills

  • BLS - American Heart Associations
  • EPIC EMR
  • Patient safety
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Time management
  • Clinical judgment
  • Pre-and Post-operative care
  • EKG interpretation
  • Pressure ulcer prevention
  • Patient and family advocacy

Certification

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Houston Methodist Hospital, The Woodlands, TX: Adult Health (Medical-Surgical, IMU) (Fall 2023 Rotation)

  • Complete head-to-toe assessments, conduct medication passes following the10 medication administration rights, observe blood transfusions and IV medication administration, exhibited skills including foley catheter insertion and venipuncture blood draws.


HCA, Conroe, TX: Women’s Services (Fall 2023 Rotation)

  • Monitored fluid status and vitals routinely with maternal medication administration, assisted with maneuvers and position changes, and monitored fetal vital signs while on the Labor floor.
  • Observed feedings, medication administration, oxygen administration, and therapeutic communication with family members on the NICU floor.
  • Observed and assisted with newborn screenings, maternal vital signs and fundus checks, and discharge education in a couplet setting on the Postpartum floor.

Texas Children’s Hospital, The Woodlands, TX: Pediatrics (Fall 2023 Rotation)

  • Observed and assisted in rotations in the Endocrine clinic, Acute care, and the PICU.
  • Completed an active role by assisting with patient care, central line management, medication administration, and therapeutic communication with family members while in the PICU.

Timeline

Cardiac/Telemetry Unit

Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - International and Political Affairs

Missouri Southern State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of St. Thomas
Kelsea Hawkes