Kelsy Brown
Dalzell,SC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Regency Hospital Company LLC
08.2021 - Current
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Provided expert consultation to colleagues regarding complex cases requiring advanced knowledge of wound assessment, staging, and treatment options.
- Reduced wound healing time for patients through the use of advanced wound care techniques.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Increased patient compliance by creating customized instructional materials on proper dressing changes and medication administration techniques related to their specific needs.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses, sharing expertise in wound care best practices and fostering a supportive work environment.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Registered Nurse, MICU
MUSC
09.2016 - 08.2021
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Mentored new nurses in the MICU, fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing their clinical skills.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between levels of care by collaborating with case managers and other healthcare professionals when preparing patients for transfer or discharge from the MICU.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Recognized potential complications early by closely monitoring laboratory results and vital sign trends, initiating appropriate interventions promptly when necessary.
- Performed advanced life support measures during emergency situations, contributing to successful resuscitations when required.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, family members, and patients on complex end-of-life decisions within the intensive care unit.
Registered Nurse, SICU
MUSC
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided emotional support to patients and families in challenging situations, fostering trust and open communication between all parties involved in patient care.
- Managed complex patient cases, utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address emergent situations.
- Implemented advanced life support measures for critically ill patients requiring immediate intervention such as intubation or CPR administration when necessary.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, occupational therapists to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans collaboratively.
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures like central line insertions or wound dressings ensuring timely completion of tasks with maintained sterility standards.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment like ventilators, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitors for constant assessment of patient''s condition and necessary interventions.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Oncology Nurse
McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic health record systems.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.
- Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly reporting concerns to physicians.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC08-2013
Skills
- Wound assessment
- Patient Safety
- Clinical judgment
- Patient confidentiality
- Negative Pressure Therapy
- Wound Dressing
- Critical Care
- Palliative Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Regency Hospital Company LLC
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, MICU
MUSC
09.2016 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, SICU
MUSC
09.2015 - 03.2016
Oncology Nurse
McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2014 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
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