Kelsey Sherman
Collingswood,NJ
Summary
Trauma Nurse with 4 years of critical care experience treats acutely and critically ill patients in highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment using extensive medication protocols and therapies. Charge Nurse on the Trauma Unit and Preceptor to new nurses. Passionate and empathetic toward all patients and their families offering resource and emotional support. Highly skilled in IV insertion, patient assessments, airway management. Great time management and critical thinking skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Trauma Critical Care
Cooper University Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex trauma patients in a Level One Trauma Center.
- Provided exceptional emergency care to victims of motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, burns, and other traumatic injuries while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients with thorough patient assessment and continued care with continuous monitoring. Identified changes in condition and initiate proper escalations of care. .
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management. Proficient in Large Bore IV insertion and maintenance. Continuous monitoring for reactions and administer IV medications.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Medical-Surgical
Cooper University Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by fostering trusting relationships with patients and their families through compassionate care and empathetic communication.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor's of Nursing -
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2018
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course- TCAR 2021
- Nursing Preceptor Course 2020
- Airway Management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Proficient Large Bore IV insertion
- Family Support
- Neurological care
- Orthopedic care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner 2023
Nominee for Trauma Nurse of the Year 2022
Nominee for Hospital Wide Nurse Excellence 2022
Trauma Employee of the Month (3 times)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Trauma Critical Care
Cooper University Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Trauma Medical-Surgical
Cooper University Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor's of Nursing -
Widener University