Octavia Kelley
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Hardworking registered nurse proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
Registered Nurse
Mansfield Methodist Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
- Utilized bed side shift report to encourage patient participation in plan of care & increase effective communication
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed medications, heparin drips & patient care in a timely manner
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
Medical City Fort Worth
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided direct quality care to patients on renal PCU/Transplant unit
- Managed pre-operative & post operative care of renal transplant patients
- Monitored intake & output of post renal transplant patients.
- Communicated with renal transplant team in timely manner any concerning problems.
- Professional & respectful of patients and their families
- Performed essential skills such as getting vital signs, administration of medications & ongoing assessment
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored IV sites, PICC lines, NG tubes, PEG tubes, chest tubes, tube feedings, and ostomies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Receptionist
Dental Delite Of Duncanville
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
Education
Bachelor Science of Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2018
Bachelor Science - Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2012
Associate of Science -
Mountain View College
Dallas, TX12.2009
Skills
- Problem solving
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient experience
- Patient Safety
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Epic Systems
- Patient Assessments
- Electronic Records Management
Certification
Texas Board of Nursing License
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
School Nurse
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mansfield Methodist Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical City Fort Worth
10.2019 - 10.2020
Receptionist
Dental Delite Of Duncanville
05.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor Science of Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor Science - Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science -
Mountain View College