Kelsey Bryan
Conroe ,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with proven expertise at Huntsville Memorial Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective team coordination. Recognized for leadership in training nursing staff and implementing fall prevention strategies, significantly reducing patient falls and fostering a culture of safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Huntsville, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers, enhancing response times to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment regimens and preventative care.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices, promoting a culture of excellence.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient outcomes and reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, identifying process gaps and recommending solutions for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Charge Nurse
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
12.2024 - 06.2026
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
12.2024 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College