Lindy Kelley
Summary
Patient-focused Director of Nursing offering 9-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Noland Health Services Inc.
12.2022 - Current
- Planned and assigned workload to 20-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of every nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Utilized EPIC software to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Nurse Unit Manager
Noland Health Services Inc.
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
- Worked at least 24 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Home Health RN
Amedysis Home Health
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Center
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.2016
Skills
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Privacy and confidentiality
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Physician collaboration
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Medication review
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Case management
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Chronic disease management
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Direct Patient Care
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Home care
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Medical terminology
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Preventative health
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Intravenous therapy
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Pediatric Patient Population
Languages
English
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I dwell in possibility.
Emily Dickinson
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Noland Health Services Inc.
12.2022 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2023
Nurse Unit Manager
Noland Health Services Inc.
12.2019 - 12.2021
Home Health RN
Amedysis Home Health
06.2017 - 02.2019
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Center
05.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
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