Kelsey Beck
Coplay,Pennsylvania
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in healthcare, specializing in direct patient care and critical thinking. Proven ability to conduct accurate assessments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to delivering high-quality care through compassion and patient advocacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Lukes University Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients, and level 2 step down patients; including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes in patient conditions promptly and effectively.
- Educate patients and families on health management and discharge instructions, empowering them for successful post-discharge recovery.
- Prioritize workloads by urgency, ensuring timely completion of assignments and continuous patient assessment.
- Adhering to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to create individualized patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Responding quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols and basic life support protocols.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other members of the healthcare team
- Document patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Engage in ongoing professional development by attending relevant in-services and education modules.
- Utilizing medication safety before administering patient medications, starting continuous drips, and giving narcotics.
Patient Care Assistant
St Lukes University Health Network
Bethlehem, PA
04.2018 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients with bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated positive visit experiences by engaging with patients' families and friends.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Addressed patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to support timely treatment decisions.
- Utilized mobility devices, such as wheelchairs and walkers, to safely transport patients within the facility.
- Ambulate patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of patient areas to promote a safe and healthy environment.
Medical Assistant
St Lukes University Health Network
Lehighton, PA
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Communicated patient messages to physicians regarding concerns, condition updates, and refill requests to enhance treatment coordination.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Managed patient records with attention to detail and confidentiality, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining trust.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Senior Living
Allentown, PA
08.2016 - 11.2020
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vital signs to monitor health status.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN or LPN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Assisted patients in using mobility devices to ensure safe transport within the facility.
- Examined emotional and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Education
RN Diploma - Nursing
St Lukes School Of Nursing
Bethlehem04-2024
Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PAHigh School Diploma -
Northern Lehigh
Slatington, PA01-2013
Skills
- Operating Medical Equipment
- Phlebotomy
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Discharge Planning
- Electronic Charting
- Clinical Judgment
- Decision Making
- Task prioritization
- Time Management
- Team coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Patient assessments
Certification
Trauma Certified (St. Lukes Trauma network education and TNCC)
Certified Nursing Assistant (Northampton Community College)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (St. Luke's Academy Training)
Certified Nursing Assistant (Northampton Community College)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (St. Luke's Academy Training)
Education and Training
Peritoneal Dialysis
Step Down Level 2
Telemetry Competency
Additional Information
- Volunteer Experience
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Lukes University Health Network
05.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
St Lukes University Health Network
12.2021 - 04.2023
Patient Care Assistant
St Lukes University Health Network
04.2018 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Senior Living
08.2016 - 11.2020
RN Diploma - Nursing
St Lukes School Of Nursing
Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
High School Diploma -
Northern Lehigh