Nora Keller
Paragould,AR
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, GI
Outpatient Surgery Center of Jonesboro
Jonesboro, Arkansas
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered patient care in a fast-paced outpatient surgery environment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the medical team promptly.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to enhance operational efficiency and uphold patient safety.
- Administered medications and maintained accurate patient records consistently.
- Supported infection control practices to maintain a safe surgical environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Acted swiftly in emergency situations to deliver optimal care and implement life-saving interventions.
- Mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies to ensure high standards of care.
Registered Nurse, GI
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jonesboro, Arkansas
06.2018 - 08.2024
- Delivered patient care in a fast-paced outpatient surgery environment.
- Facilitated pre-operative assessments and guided post-operative recovery procedures to enhance patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the medical team promptly.
- Instructed patients on post-surgery care and medication management to promote effective recovery and reduce complications.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies to foster a knowledgeable and compliant nursing team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
Paragould, Arkansas
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided comprehensive prenatal care and education to expectant mothers.
- Collaborated with healthcare team during labor and delivery processes to support safe and efficient patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and fetal heart rates during labor.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief options for patients.
- Documented comprehensive patient assessments and care plans in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
- Supported post-delivery recovery and newborn assessments for families.
- Educated families on effective postpartum and infant care practices to enhance recovery and well-being.
- Provided patient and family education regarding the labor process and postpartum care.
- Monitored post-operative recovery of patients following cesarean sections or vaginal deliveries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when caring for high risk obstetric cases.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations such as shoulder dystocia or maternal hemorrhage.
- Performed initial newborn assessments, including Apgar scoring, physical assessment, and cord care.
- Assessed fetal heart rate patterns and monitored maternal vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Initiated breastfeeding for new mothers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current evidence-based practice guidelines related to obstetrics nursing care.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in maternal and newborn care.
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Great River Medical Center
Blytheville, Arkansas
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Monitored and analyzed vital signs and fetal heart rates during labor to provide timely interventions.
- Assessed fetal heart rate patterns and monitored maternal vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief options for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team in labor and delivery processes to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.
- Applied critical thinking skills to manage high risk obstetric cases.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations such as shoulder dystocia or maternal hemorrhage.
- Conducted initial newborn assessments, including Apgar scoring and physical assessment, to ensure immediate care needs were met.
- Initiated breastfeeding for new mothers.
Registered Nurse
Outpatient Surgery Center of Jonesboro
Jonesboro, Arkansas
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed post-operative recovery of patients to enhance comfort and ensure safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Advocated for patient needs while facilitating communication among healthcare providers.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and outpatient procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Registered Nurse, LDRP
St. Bernard's Medical Center
Jonesboro, Arkansas
06.2005 - 08.2015
- Assisted in labor and delivery processes with the healthcare team.
- Monitored vital signs and fetal heart rates during labor.
- Assessed fetal heart rate patterns and monitored maternal vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when caring for high risk obstetric cases.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations such as shoulder dystocia or maternal hemorrhage.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for labor induction and augmentation procedures.
- Administered medications prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored post-operative recovery of patients following cesarean sections or vaginal deliveries.
- Facilitated post-delivery recovery and conducted newborn assessments, ensuring families understood care protocols.
- Performed initial newborn assessments, including Apgar scoring, physical assessment, and cord care.
- Implement individualized nursing care plans for laboring mothers and newborns.
- Educated families on postpartum care and infant care practices.
- Provided patient and family education regarding the labor process and postpartum care.
- Delivered emotional support to families during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum, fostering a comforting environment.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Served as a liaison between patients and families and other healthcare professionals involved in their care.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR05-2005
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency response
- Infection control practices
- Electronic health records
- Surgical coordination
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Newborn care
- Postpartum counseling
- Breastfeeding education
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Parenting education
- Bilingual communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse, GI
Outpatient Surgery Center of Jonesboro
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, GI
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
05.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Great River Medical Center
08.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Outpatient Surgery Center of Jonesboro
06.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, LDRP
St. Bernard's Medical Center
06.2005 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas Northeastern College