Overview
Work History
Education
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Kelsie Sanderson, BSN, RN

Aberdeen,SD

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Pre/Post Op

Avera St. Luke's Hospital
Aberdeen, SD
07.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal recovery.
  • Performed comprehensive preoperative assessments and prepared patients for surgical procedures
  • Educated patients and families on surgical procedures, postoperative expectations, and discharge instructions
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient outcomes
  • Float to outpatient clinic to provide IV medication administration, catheter changes, and wound care
  • Mentor nursing students during clinical rotations by demonstrating nursing skills and explaining perioperative patient care

Registered Nurse, Long Term Care

Bethesda Nursing Home
Aberdeen, SD
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed care for 45 long-term care residents, including medication administration, wound care, and clinical assessments
  • Coordinated care with providers and interdisciplinary team members
  • Responded to acute changes in patient condition and initiated appropriate interventions
  • Provided education to residents and families regarding treatment plans and care needs

CNA and Medication Aide

Bethesda Nursing Home
Aberdeen, SD
05.2019 - 06.2021
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
  • Administered scheduled medications under nurse supervision
  • Monitored and reported changes in resident condition to nursing staff

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Presentation College
Aberdeen
05.2021

Skills

  • IV insertion and IV therapy management
  • Preoperative and postoperative patient care
  • Patient assessment and monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care and dressing changes
  • Patient education and discharge planning

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Pre/Post Op

Avera St. Luke's Hospital
07.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Long Term Care

Bethesda Nursing Home
06.2021 - 07.2022

CNA and Medication Aide

Bethesda Nursing Home
05.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Presentation College
Kelsie Sanderson, BSN, RN