Kelsey Barton
Watertown,NY
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and quickly responds to emergency situations. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and has excellent time management skills. Methodical and accurate when evaluating patients and performing daily clinical duties while simultaneously maintaining high quality professionalism. Dedicated to teamwork and communication to drive ideal outcomes and quality patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Upstate Medical University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed thorough neurological and physical assessments to monitor patient health.
- Assessed patients for sepsis risk factors, delirium, withdrawal, pain, sedation, and agitation.
- Independently managed multiple intravenous lines and various drips according to physicians' orders.
- Performed bedside procedures, including arterial blood gas draws and central line dressing changes.
- Administered oral, intravenous, and intramuscular medications, and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored arterial lines, intraventricular drains, and rheumatic drains to ensure patient stability.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Performed urinary catheterization with precision to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Provided emotional support to family members affected by their loved one's illness or injury.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Admitted and discharged patients, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of care.
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care.
Patient Care Technician, ED
Samaritan Health Services
Watertown, NY
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed patient triage and screening upon arrival in the emergency department.
- Performed electrocardiograms (EKG) to monitor and assess heart rhythms.
- Performed chest compressions to support cardiac function during emergencies.
- Assisted with positioning patients, applying orthopedic splints, and dressing wounds.
- Performed phlebotomy and collected specimens from newly admitted patients.
- Assisted in the stabilization and care of patients with psychiatric conditions.
- Assisted medical staff in managing emergency crises.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Flower's Hospital
Dothan, AL
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Collected and packaged biological specimens for laboratory transport to ensure accurate diagnostic testing.
- Observed and relayed patient condition changes to nursing staff, facilitating prompt emergency response.
- Restocked ICU unit with essential medical supplies and dietary requirements, ensuring seamless patient care.
- Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Maintained accurate records of patient intake and output.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Documented all patient care activities in the medical record accurately and timely.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Troy University
Dothan, ALSkills
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Critical Care
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- BAC Screening/Drug Screen Collection
- Intake and Discharge
- Emotional Intelligence
- Compassion and Empathy
- ELNEC Training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
- Patient Safety
- IV insertion
- Oxygen therapy
- EKG interpretation
- Sedation management
- Ventilator management
- Traumatic brain injury care
- Enteral feeding
- Blood transfusion
- Seizure management
- Tracheostomy care
References
Angel Griswold: ICU Director, agriswold@flowershospital.com. (334)-793-4613
Lisa Whitelow: Neuro Intensive Care Unit Leader/Trainer RN. whitlowL@upstate.edu. (315)-863-4979
Johanna Pierce: Professor, Nursing. jpierce1@sunyjefferson.edu. (315)-786-2324
Timeline
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Upstate Medical University Hospital
08.2024 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician, ED
Samaritan Health Services
12.2022 - 08.2023
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Flower's Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Troy University
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