Kelsey Adams
Registered Nurse
Monticello
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Monticello Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs, weight, while recording intake and outake information.
- Transported patients between various rooms in the facility.
- Answered call lights, supported patient comfort, and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcer development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted residents with Activities of Daily Living and followed Care Plans.
- Provided high quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Internship
UnityPoint Health- St. Luke's Hospital- Cedar Rapids Birthcare
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Assisted in delivering infants as well as providing support during the labor process.
- Collaborated with interdisiplinary healthcare members to develop a patient care plan.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating focus and problem-solving in real time.
- Completed assessments and took vitals on both the mother and newborn.
- Completed 24 hour testing on infants, checking hearing, metabolic screening, and measuring oxygen saturation.
Dance Instructor
Almost Famous Dance Studio
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Worked with multiple age groups (2-18 years old)
- Welcomed students and families at the front desk, answered questions, and helped with check-in.
- Maintained studio cleanliness and organization, such as tidying rooms, sweeping floors, or setting up props.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Encouraged students and helped create a positive, supportive environment.
Internship
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids- Emergency Department
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information and vital signs. Observing proper communication among healthcare team members.
- Reduced wait times by effectively learning and prioritizing patient treatment based on acuity and individual needs.
- Gained valuable experience working within a critical care environment. While applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Trained in the prinicples of Triage, and assited in measuring level of patient acuity.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations, performing critical interventions to stabilize patients in crisis.
Job Shadowing
Jones Regional Medical Center- Emergency Department
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Shadowed in four-hour time increments three different times, observing the day-to-day tasks of a Jones Regional Emergency Nurse.
- Observed how a nurse triages patients as they arrive.
- Observed Communication between nurses, doctors, paramedics, and other staff during emergencies.
- Observed patient and family interactions, including how nurses provide emotional support and education.
Medication Manager
Riverbend Retirement Community
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining accurate medication records and administering medications as prescribed.
- Meticulously documented all aspects of medication administration, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
12-2025
Skills
Patient-focused care
Bedside manner
Reliable team player
Detail-oriented
Adaptability
Responsible
Skilled in Multitasking
Certification
CPR/AED BLS Certification
Clinical Experience
Sophomore level
NU 232: 36 hours divided among assessment lab, simulation, and assisted living
NU 260: 72 hours divided among lab, simulation, and skilled nursing
Junior level
NU 330: 36 hours maternal child
NU 350: 72 hours medical-surgical or critical care with a few hours in simulation
NU 352: 72 hours divided among inpatient medical-surgical, pediatrics, and simulation
Senior level (In-Progress)
NU 332: 36 hours divided between inpatient and community mental health
NU 470: 48 hours community health
NU 465: 192 hours of clinical immersion on medical-surgical 6C St. Luke's Unity Point
Timeline
Internship
UnityPoint Health- St. Luke's Hospital- Cedar Rapids Birthcare
06.2025 - 08.2025
Internship
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids- Emergency Department
12.2024 - 02.2025
Job Shadowing
Jones Regional Medical Center- Emergency Department
11.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Monticello Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
Medication Manager
Riverbend Retirement Community
03.2023 - 05.2024
Dance Instructor
Almost Famous Dance Studio
08.2019 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
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