Kelsey Thornton
Winfield,WV
Summary
Dynamic Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive emergency experience at Charleston Area Medical Center, excelling in acute and chronic illness management and patient instruction. Proven ability to develop effective treatment plans and enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and team-based collaboration. Committed to delivering compassionate care while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Charleston Area Medical Center
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Charleston Area Medical Center
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Mobile Critical Care Nurse
Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting including trauma, cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical cases.
- Managed complex ventilation settings and titrated vasoactive medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2017
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2015
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Post University
Dayton, OH03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Dayton, OH06-2010
Skills
- Chronic illness management
- Patient instruction
- Team-based collaboration
- Preventive health strategies
- Excellent oral communication
- Preparing treatment plans
- Diagnostic testing
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA guidelines
Certification
- APRN 119241
- WV RN 79693
- NPI number
- DEA license
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Charleston Area Medical Center
06.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Charleston Area Medical Center
05.2021 - 06.2024
Mobile Critical Care Nurse
Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority
03.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Post University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
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