Keri Navel
Eden,NY
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health RN
Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in behavioral health settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans.
RN Triage
Nys Opwdd
West Seneca, NY
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and OPWDD policies.
- Conducted triage for 120 group homes, assessing needs and allocating resources efficiently.
- Participated in staff training on OPWDD policies and procedures, enhancing team knowledge.
- Employed with NYS 7/2018-3/2019 OPWDD.
COVID-19 Triage RN
NYC DOH, Change Healthcare
Nashville, TN
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided triage services in response to Covid-19 pandemic requirements.
- Interpreted test results, offering guidance on isolation and quarantine protocols.
- Led weekend nursing team, providing support and direction to registered nurses.
RN Residential
Arc Erie County
Williamsville, NY
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Conducted telephone triage for 25 group homes to assess patient needs promptly.
- Supervised and instructed new staff in medication administration protocols.
- Educated patients, families, and staff on diagnoses, treatments, disease prevention, and medication management.
Clinical Coordinator RN
Lifetime Health
Buffalo, NY
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Streamlined workflow management for RNs, LPNs, and MAs through hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and oversight.
- Conducted triage on incoming patients to assess severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with MDs, NPs, and PAs to enhance staff training and optimize workflow in pediatrics and adult medicine.
RN Critical Care
Catholic Health
Buffalo, NY
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Reviewed and interpreted nursing records, medications, and teaching impacting patient care in ICU.
- Assisted physicians with emergency procedures at the bedside to ensure timely interventions.
- Administered medications accurately and titrated IV drips based on patient conditions.
- Employed at Sisters Hospital from August 1990 to September 2004 in the CCU/ICU.
- Employed at St. Joe's Hospital from September 2004 to September 2005 in the CCU/ICU.
RN Residential
Suburban Adult Services Inc.
Elma, NY
01.2011 - 06.2016
- Participated in on-call triage rotation to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Conducted internal audits in compliance with OPWDD regulations and agency policy.
- Coordinated assessments and evaluations of patient care plans with health care team members.
RN Supervisor
Absolut of Eden
Eden, NY
08.2005 - 12.2011
- Administered nursing care per physicians' orders to ensure compliance and quality.
- Educated residents and families on medication use, disease management, and health prevention.
- Scheduled and trained new personnel to enhance team effectiveness.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sisters School of Nursing
Buffalo, NY06-1990
Skills
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Internal auditing
- ACLS and BLS certification
- Health education strategies
- Staff supervision
- Team Leadership
Certification
NYS Registered Nurse # 424377
Timeline
Behavioral Health RN
Erie County Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
RN Triage
Nys Opwdd
09.2022 - 09.2025
COVID-19 Triage RN
NYC DOH, Change Healthcare
03.2020 - 11.2022
RN Residential
Arc Erie County
03.2018 - 06.2020
Clinical Coordinator RN
Lifetime Health
06.2016 - 12.2017
RN Critical Care
Catholic Health
06.2014 - 06.2016
RN Residential
Suburban Adult Services Inc.
01.2011 - 06.2016
RN Supervisor
Absolut of Eden
08.2005 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sisters School of Nursing