Nikki Kelley
Pee Dee Surgical Group- McLeod Regional
Hartsville,SC
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Dedicated and focused who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve set goals. Adapts well at working independently with little to no supervision or as support for a professional healthcare provider.
Work History
Registered Nurse- Outpatient Clinic
3 Years 10 Months- Educated patients and families on health management to promote adherence and improve outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring sterile techniques and proper instrument handling.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient conditions and response to treatments.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.
- Provided wound care and managed post-operative recovery, contributing to faster patient healing.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in conditions.
- Provided in-patient care for 10 dialysis patients at a time simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
- Administered medication such as Heparin, oxygen, and saline as needed.
- Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
- Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in body.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
7 Months- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Office Secretary
5 Years 6 Months- Greeted, assisted and directed visitors, vendors and the general public, employing a professional, courteous and respectful demeanor.
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
- Performed diverse office assistance functions as required.
- Ensured that all calls were answered in a timely manner and that all calls were forwarded to the appropriate parties.
- Addressed customer service inquiries thoroughly and quickly.
- Worked independently and under guidance to master general clerical tasks.
- Coordinated office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders.
- Managed client communications and data collection to increase office productivity.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Months- Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
- Checked and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Established relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care plan goal achievement.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Education
- Nursing- ADN
High School Diploma
Skills
Executed data entry tasks with precision and speed.
Monitored and documented vital signs for patient evaluations.
Provided supportive care to improve patient satisfaction.
Managed daily responsibilities through effective multitasking and prioritization.
Implemented infection control protocols and aseptic techniques with care.
Facilitated specimen collection and supported analysis processes effectively.
Exhibited compassion and empathy while interacting with patients.
Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations to guide treatment strategies.
Utilized clinical judgment to meet patient needs effectively.
Educated patients to enhance understanding of health-related topics.
Delivered direct care with a focus on individual patient needs.
Assisted in patient education initiatives.
Performed patient charting consistently and accurately.
Handled telephone triage with professionalism and attention.
Coordinated clinic scheduling to optimize workflow.
Collaborated with team members to achieve shared objectives.
Applied problem-solving skills to address patient concerns.
Maintained effective time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated multitasking abilities while managing responsibilities.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Outpatient Clinic
Pee Dee Surgical Group- McLeod Regional
10.2022 - CurrentRead More
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresinius Kidney Care
09.2020 - 10.2022Read More
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mcleod Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 09.2020Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
HMES
05.2016 - 08.2016Read More
Office Secretary
Pam T. Sherrill & Co.
08.2014 - 02.2020Read More
Darlington High School
High School Diploma
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Florence Darlington Technical College
from Nursing- ADN
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