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Penny Kellogg

Kansas City,KS

Summary

Dedicated RN with a proven track record at the University of Kansas Health System, excelling in patient education and medication administration. Leveraged strong clinical judgment and compassion to enhance patient outcomes, streamline care processes, and foster collaborative team environments, significantly improving patient satisfaction and retention rates. Oncology Certified Nurse.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

University Of Kansas Health System
06.2000 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
  • Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS
12-1999

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Discharge planning
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Team coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient monitoring
  • Precepting
  • Staff supervision
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Infection control measures
  • Licensed RN
  • Patient management
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient evaluation
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • HIPAA education
  • Wound care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Emotional awareness
  • Family education
  • Chronic disease management
  • Intravenous therapy
  • ADL assistance
  • Hospice care
  • Diabetes management
  • Taking vitals
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Patient discharge
  • IV setup
  • Family advocacy
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Procedure preparations
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Personal care needs
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Relationship building
  • Patient relations
  • Diabetes and nutrition education

Certification

Oncology Certified Nurse

Timeline

RN

University Of Kansas Health System
06.2000 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Kansas City Kansas Community College
Penny Kellogg