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Kelsie Brown

Effingham,IL

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality patient care through comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
  • Managed medication administration accurately, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - Current

Started as a Nurse Extern after graduating nursing school and prior to taking my NCLEX. Continued working as a Registered Nurse. I left in June 2021 to pursue travel nursing and returned in February of 2025 once moving back to the Effingham area.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols in high-pressure environments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
  • Streamlined triage processes, reducing wait times for critical patients during peak hours.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and care standards.

Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor

ECPI University
01.2023 - 07.2024
  • Developed and implemented clinical nursing curricula aligned with industry standards.
  • Mentored nursing students in practical applications of theoretical knowledge during clinical rotations.
  • Assessed student performance through direct observation and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Collaborated with healthcare facilities to secure optimal clinical placement opportunities for students.
  • Facilitated engaging learning environments that encouraged critical thinking and professional development.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Carle Foundation Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs, identifying changes in patient condition for timely interventions.
  • Advocated for patient rights, ensuring a safe and supportive healthcare environment.

Registered Nurse

Heartland Senior Living
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes, enhancing accuracy and reducing errors.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakeview College of Nursing
Charleston
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
08-2017

High School Diploma -

Stewardson-Strasburg High School
Strasburg, IL
05-2013

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2025

Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor

ECPI University
01.2023 - 07.2024

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
06.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Carle Foundation Hospital
11.2020 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Heartland Senior Living
11.2019 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakeview College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Eastern Illinois University

High School Diploma -

Stewardson-Strasburg High School