Kristin Kelhower
Marlton,NJ
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Hospital
Cherry Hill, NJ
10.2018 - Current
- Manage caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Manage post op care for joint replacements, back surgeries (cervical/lumbar fusions), gallbladder, bowel resection and many other complex cases.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Act as charge nurse on unit to oversee admissions, transfers and discharges; coordinate nursing assignments and patient care; provides staff guidance and support challenging situations.
Registered Nurse
Virtua Memorial Hospital
Mount Holly, NJ
11.2010 - Current
- Administer prescribed medications and start intravenous lines.
- Monitor patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Perform wound care and monitor for signs of infection.
- Follow isolation precautions such as contact, droplet and AFB while providing patients and families with education.
- Collect samples such as blood, urine and sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Prepare patients for tests or treatments and explain procedures.
- Assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, wound vacs, nasogastric tubes and oxygen supplies.
- Maintain patient information for use in care coordination using Epic software.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Burlington County College
2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Clinical Judgement
- Compassionate and Caring
- Post Op Care
- Patient Education
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Jefferson Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Virtua Memorial Hospital
11.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Burlington County College
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