Kelsey Silver
Adairsville,GA
Summary
Compassionate Staff RN known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possesses specialized skills in patient assessment, emergency care, critical care, and triaging. Excels in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care and support team objectives. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Competent and caring professional offering several years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments, and delegate tasks. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Kennestone Hospital Emergency Department
Marietta, Georgia
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated timely discharge planning activities by collaborating with social workers and case managers for appropriate placement and follow up instructions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans for each patient's care.
- Acted as a resource person for colleagues seeking clarification and assistance when dealing with complex cases or unfamiliar procedures.
- Served as preceptor for new nurses orienting them on proper procedures related to assessment techniques and documentation practices.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings providing input into decisions that affect quality outcomes for patients under one's care.
- Developed patient teaching materials based on specific diagnoses or conditions to be used during teaching sessions with patients and their families.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions while ensuring accuracy in medication dosages administered.
- Monitored changes in patient condition and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals immediately.
- Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- Maintained accurate records regarding patient history, assessments, evaluations, treatments and procedures as per hospital policy requirements.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-hospitalization needs.
- Assisted physicians in providing patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing treatments.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of professional nursing within an assigned area or departmental setting.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed various tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, wound dressings and care according to established protocols.
- Provided guidance and support to less experienced staff members when needed and assisted them with difficult tasks if necessary.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures, and bandages.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Patient Care Technician
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton, Georgia
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Cashier/Retail Sales Associate/Customer Service Representative
Alpine Bakery and Trattoria
Alpharetta, Georgia
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA06-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Discharge planning
- Electronic medical records
- Wound care
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Emotional support
- Infection control
- Health monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Mental health care
- Cardiac care
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric nursing
- Emergency care
- Compassion and empathy
- Diabetes management
- Team training and development
- Infection control measures
- Direct patient care
- Vaccine administration
- Nursing process
- Family education
- Patient management
- Critical care
- Intake and discharge
- Specimen collection
- Skill development
- Care planning
- Emergency procedures
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient safety
- Certified in CPR/AED
- First aid
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization (PEARS)
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient assessment
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- Team Lead
Timeline
Staff RN
Kennestone Hospital Emergency Department
07.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Northside Hospital Cherokee
07.2021 - 07.2022
Cashier/Retail Sales Associate/Customer Service Representative
Alpine Bakery and Trattoria
06.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Reinhardt University