Kelsi Vaughn
Carterville,IL
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Registered Nurse with strong ability in time management and communication. Offering professionalism and a strong work ethic, teamwork and collaboration, and compassion. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Marion Healthcare Surgery Center
Marion, IL
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
- Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
SIH Medical Group
Carbondale, IL
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Assessed patients' physical, psychosocial and emotional needs and document in confidential medical records.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
LPN Office Nurse
Reflections Memory Care
Herrin, IL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2021
Skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Conflict resolution
- Flexible
- Quick learner
- Intake and discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Obstetrics and Pediatric knowledge
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Diabetes management
- Decision making
- Team management
- Multitasking
- Patient rights advocacy
- Patient education
- Typing
Certification
- BLS Training - July 2022
- EPIC Training - August 2020
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - April 2021
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - September 2021
Timeline
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Marion Healthcare Surgery Center
08.2022 - 10.2022
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse
SIH Medical Group
07.2021 - 08.2022
LPN Office Nurse
Reflections Memory Care
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McKendree University
Associate of Science - Nursing
John A Logan College
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