Kelsey Williams
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and symptom management. Delivers high-quality patient care in high-stress environments while fostering effective teamwork and collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through empathy and active listening.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Surg RN
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, Indiana
05.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care for post-surgical and acutely ill patients, facilitating recovery and improving health outcomes.
- Administered medications, IV fluids, and treatments with precision in dosage and delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated significant changes to healthcare team, ensuring timely interventions.
- Conducted detailed patient assessments to develop and monitor tailored care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and therapists, to create patient-centered care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and personalized recovery plans, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance.
- Participated in training sessions for new nursing staff members.
Telephone Triage RN
Community Family Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Determined whether a caller's complaint is an emergency situation requiring immediate referral to a physician or urgent care facility.
- Evaluated patient concerns to prioritize emergency care or appointments.
- Accepted telephone calls from patients regarding diverse medical concerns and acuity levels.
- Enhanced verbal communication by implementing structured questioning techniques to identify patient needs.
- Assessed follow-up needs for medical diagnoses and symptoms via phone consultations.
- Provided comprehensive patient education and actionable next-step recommendations to support informed decision-making.
- Coordinated medical appointments and referrals to physicians and community resources.
- Utilized electronic charting to remotely access patient records and relevant treatment databases.
Circulating RN/Scrub RN - Surgical Services
Community Health North
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Enforced strict asepsis and infection control standards throughout surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgical team in organizing tools, devices, and implants, enhancing surgical workflow and efficiency.
- Executed disinfection and dressing routines, ensuring operating room readiness and patient safety.
- Ensured accurate specimen care and handling for timely delivery to pathologists, supporting prompt diagnosis.
- Inventoried surgical instruments and equipment before and after surgeries for proper organization.
- Assessed emergency situations promptly, providing necessary interventions within practice scope.
- Utilized professional knowledge to identify potential complications during surgery and initiated appropriate actions.
- Educated patients on procedures and care requirements. and families on post-operative care protocols.
Registered Nurse Specialty Care – Dermatology
Parkview Physicians Group
Fort Wayne, Indiana
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Evaluated and treated skin wounds by selecting appropriate dressings and topical medications.
- Educated patients on skincare maintenance and disease prevention, promoting long-term skin health and awareness.
- Assisted in procedures using specialized medical equipment, including lasers and light therapy.
- Executed pre- and post-operative care, enhancing recovery and management of various skin conditions.
- Demonstrated safe administration of medications to support effective acne prevention.
- Monitored patients for allergic reactions during treatments and procedures.
- Conducted follow-up calls with patients to address concerns and clarify treatment instructions, reinforcing patient satisfaction and ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Participated in continuing education to advance dermatology nursing practices.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Fort WayneFort Wayne
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Infection control standards
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Organization and time management
- Care plan development
Certification
- Indiana State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse License, 28251966A
- Indiana State Board of Nursing, Compact Nursing License, 28251966C
- Lasers, Botox, Fillers, Advanced Injectables, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Kybella, Coolsculpting Body Contouring, HCG Weight Loss, Sclerotherapy, and PDO Threads (certifications available on www.linkedin.com/in/kelseywilliams)
Personal Information
Cell: (260) 210-1262
E-mail: kelseynichelle@outlook.com
Timeline
Med Surg RN
Parkview Regional Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Telephone Triage RN
Community Family Medicine
10.2022 - 05.2025
Circulating RN/Scrub RN - Surgical Services
Community Health North
01.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse Specialty Care – Dermatology
Parkview Physicians Group
06.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Purdue University