Kelsey Gonzalez
Bristol,RI
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with two years of experience at Vanderbilt Inpatient Rehab Newport Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and safe patient handling in the inpatient setting. Demonstrated expertise in team coordination and clinical judgment, significantly enhancing patient care and safety. Skilled in educating families and counseling patients, adept at managing diverse patient needs with compassion and efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Inpatient Rehab Newport Hospital
2022.06 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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 according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Identified potential safety hazards and took corrective action to prevent accidents or injuries during patient transfers.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients with proper body mechanics and lifting techniques during transfers.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing diverse patient populations, including those with mobility limitations, cognitive impairments, or other unique care requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Providence05.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments and continued monitoring
- Team Coordination
- Safe patient transfer
- Clinical judgment
- Care Plan Development
- Family Education
- Patient Counseling
Certification
- BLS License - renewed: 01/31/2024 (expires 01/2026)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Inpatient Rehab Newport Hospital
2022.06 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
- BLS License - renewed: 01/31/2024 (expires 01/2026)
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