Kelsey Westley
Brookshire,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in fast-paced environment. Currently seeking a preceptorship opportunity as a PMHNP to gain practical experience and clinical skills in a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical/Rehab/SNF
Houston Methodist Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Currently providing comprehensive nursing care to patients on a SNF/Medical-surgical unit
- Assist in management of various medical conditions, post-operative patients, and rehabilitation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Memorial Hermann (Contract)
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Adapted quickly to new environments and effectively managed patient care
- 5:1 patient-nurse ratio
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care.
Neuro Progressive Care Unit
Ochsner Medical Center (contract)
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked in the neuro progressive unit with patients who have extensive neurological conditions
- Managed telemetry patients
- Adapted quickly to new environments and became a team player.
Registered Nurse- Head/Neck/Breast Surgery; Surgical Oncology; Medical-Surgical
M.D Anderson
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Specialized in providing care to surgical oncology patients
- Assisted with pre and post operative care, including education and support
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams and closely monitored freshly post-operative patients.
Registered Nurse- Orthopedics/Medical Surgical/ Telemetry
West Jefferson Hospital (Contract)
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Worked as a contract nurse across multiple medical-surgical floors
- Adapted quickly to new environments and new techniques
- Demonstrated flexibility in delivering high quality nursing care.
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical/ Telemetry
Baptist St. Anthony Hospital (Contract)
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked as contract nurse across multiple medical-surgical floors
- Learned and adapted quickly to new environment and policies of hospital
- Quickly became team player with staff
- Worked with a 6:1 patient ratio.
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided efficient nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical/telemetry unit
- Precepted new graduates
- Assisted in the management of medical conditions and post-operative patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Patient Care Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Provided assistance with patient ADLs
- Vital sign and monitoring patients
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to policies and procedures
- Accurately document patient information
- Collaborated with nurse to ensure accurate communication and optimal patient care.
Nurse Technician- Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Worked as a student nurse directly under registered nurse and patient care technician
- Provided assistance with patient ADLs
- Vital sign and monitoring patients
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to policies and procedures
- Accurately document patient information.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN05.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Our Lady of The Lake College
05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
05.2013
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Acute care expertise
- Medical Recordkeeping; efficient with EMR
- Emotional Intelligence
- Emergency Response
- Treatment Planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- BLS Certified, American Heart Association, 2023
- NIHSS, 2022
- Licensed in Texas (Compact License)
Timeline
Medical Surgical/Rehab/SNF
Houston Methodist Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Memorial Hermann (Contract)
02.2022 - 06.2022
Neuro Progressive Care Unit
Ochsner Medical Center (contract)
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse- Head/Neck/Breast Surgery; Surgical Oncology; Medical-Surgical
M.D Anderson
04.2018 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse- Orthopedics/Medical Surgical/ Telemetry
West Jefferson Hospital (Contract)
12.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical/ Telemetry
Baptist St. Anthony Hospital (Contract)
09.2017 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2017
Nurse Technician- Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2016
Patient Care Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2014 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Our Lady of The Lake College
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- BLS Certified, American Heart Association, 2023
- NIHSS, 2022
- Licensed in Texas (Compact License)
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