Kelsie Junge
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Riley Hospital for Children, adept in hemodynamics monitoring and team leadership. Enhanced ICU efficiency and patient outcomes through innovative care plans and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in emergency interventions and quality improvement, demonstrating a significant impact on patient satisfaction and safety. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.
Registered Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU
Riley Hospital for Children
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings which resulted in improved symptoms management.
- Served as a strong advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in accordance with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Cedar Rapids, IA10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2013
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Advanced Life Support
- Therapy management
- Clinical judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Resource Utilization
- Problem-Solving
- Emergency Interventions
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Electronic Charting
- Procedure Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Nursing Protocol Development
- OSHA safety expert
- Staff Coordination
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Ethical Practice
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
TBD
Certification
TBD
Daisy Award Nominee
TBD
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU
Riley Hospital for Children
12.2015 - 12.2018
TBD
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Coe College
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