Kelsey Thompson
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with direct patient care 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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Renal Dialysis
Altru Health System
08.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performing rounds on patients making sure that all needs are met.
- Identifying changes in patient condition, intervening appropriately and communicating with appropriate multidisciplinary team.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN
Altru Health System
07.2008 - 08.2012
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
East Grand Forks, MNSkills
- Patient and family education
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Patient Assessments
- Time Management
Certification
Minnesota Board of Nursing R-1876990
North Dakota Board of Nursing R33655
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
RN-Renal Dialysis
Altru Health System
08.2012 - Current
RN
Altru Health System
07.2008 - 08.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
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