Kelsey Garrrett, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN
Registered Nurse
Allentown,PA
Summary
Quick-thinking, highly motivated Registered Nurse looking to continue to a career in emergency/ critical care nursing while providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Health Network Cedar Crest
07.2023 - Current
- Served as a charge, triage, and trauma nurse
- Cared for patient assignments of 3-6 patients, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms, and providing expert emergency care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Health Network Pocono
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed 5 patient assignments of varying acuity at a level 3 trauma center.
- Delivered high quality care to both adult and pediatric populations.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medstar Georgetown University Hospitals
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed a patient assignment of 4-5 patients of varying acuity at an 40 bed academic center with high volumes of both stroke and transplant patients.
- Delivered high quality care to both adult and pediatric populations.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Hospital Network Cedar Crest
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Functioned in wide variety of roles (fast track, preceptor, section leader)
- Managed patient assignments from 3-6 patients with varying acuities in a level one trauma and academic center.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospitals Ahuja
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Functioned in a wide variety of roles (triage, fast track) while supporting core staff.
- Managed 4-6 patients with varying acuities in a 26 bed community emergency department
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospitals Of Cleveland
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Functioned in wide variety of roles (triage, trauma, fast track, and preceptor).
- Managed patient assignments from 4-7 patients with varying acuities in a 46 bed level one trauma and academic center.
Nursing Assistant
University Hospitals Of Cleveland
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Served in the float pool, managing assignments on floor, telemetry, and intensive care units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Patient asessments
Strong clinical judgment
Emotional intelligence
High level of autonomy
Time management
Skilled in EPIC, Cerner, & Allscripts EMR systems
Certifications/ Licensure
- Up to date on BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Holds NIHSS, CPI, TNCC, ENPC, BCEN, and TCRN certification.
- Licensed as an RN in OH, PA, NJ, Washington DC, and MD.
Previous Unit Involvement
- Unit Council
- Education Committee
- Hiring Committee
- Charting Auditing
- Patient Experience Rounding
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Health Network Cedar Crest
07.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Health Network Pocono
10.2022 - 07.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medstar Georgetown University Hospitals
06.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Hospital Network Cedar Crest
11.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospitals Ahuja
10.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospitals Of Cleveland
09.2018 - 12.2021
Nursing Assistant
University Hospitals Of Cleveland
08.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
05.2001 -
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