Kelsey Cook
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nuwest Group
Harbor UCLA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Administered medications safely
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Kaiser West Los Angeles
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, Surgical Stepdown
Advantis Medical
Brigham And Women’s Hospital
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown
Advantis Medical
Tufts Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
Washington, DC
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Trained Medical Assistants, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education.
- Educated patients on their health conditions.
Registered Nurse, Trauma/Burn Intensive Care Unit
Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, and patient care technicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with major burns, traumatic injuries, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Student Nurse Extern
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and provided help with activities of daily living.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Miami, FL05.2021
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NIHSS - The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nuwest Group
05.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
11.2023 - 05.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, Surgical Stepdown
Advantis Medical
05.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown
Advantis Medical
01.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse Clinical Manager
George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
08.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Trauma/Burn Intensive Care Unit
Washington Hospital Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Washington Hospital Center
05.2021 - 05.2022
Student Nurse Extern
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami