Kelsie Ground
Hastings
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Mary Lanning Emergency Dept
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in fast-paced emergency setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions during critical situations.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
CNA
Hastings Surgical Center
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe patient environment following infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to support overall patient care plans.
- Prepared surgical rooms by ensuring necessary equipment and supplies were ready.
Critical Care Technician
CHI Health St. Francis
Grand Island
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
CNA
Emerald Nursing and Rehab
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided emotional support to patients through active listening and compassion.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and best practices.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
Omaha, NE08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Health Systems
Hastings College
Hastings05.2024
Skills
- Compassionate
- Critical thinker
- Problem solver
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Health promotion
- Patient assessment
- Team coordination
- Medication administration
- High level of autonomy
- HIPAA education
- Infection control practices
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- TNCC
Accomplishments
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
References
- Marilee Aufdenkamp, Creighton Nursing instructor, aufdenkamps@charter.net
- Andrea Curtis, APRN, Acurtis@obgynnebraska.com
- Meredith Smith, Creighton Nursing instructor, meredithsmith@cccneb.edu
- Gabby Laux, RN co-worker, gabbysadd@yahoo.com
Community Service
- Mentoring Works, 09/01/19, 05/01/20
- Meals on Wheels, 09/01/19, 12/31/19
- Holiday Toy and Food Delivery, 12/01/22, 12/31/22
- Multicultural Festival, 11/01/22, 11/30/22
Languages
Spanish, Limited Working
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
RN
Mary Lanning Emergency Dept
09.2024 - Current
Critical Care Technician
CHI Health St. Francis
07.2022 - 07.2023
CNA
Hastings Surgical Center
08.2021 - 08.2023
CNA
Emerald Nursing and Rehab
12.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
Bachelor of Arts - Health Systems
Hastings College