Rachel Kessler
Salem,VA
Summary
Caring, hardworking, and service oriented Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience caring for patients within a hospital setting. Well versed in offering evidence based care. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
04.2019 - Current
- Applied clinical expertise in tracheostomy care, intravenous therapy, ventilation care, pain management, and respiratory/cardiac monitoring
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions
- Provided patient's family members with relevant instructions and education
- Assisted the physician with procedures, when needed.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Augusta Health
Fishersville, VA
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Built cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations
- Applied clinical expertise in wound care, intravenous therapy, catheterization, and pain management techniques
- Coordinated patient discharge with post-care instructions
- Prioritized patient care based on resource availability and need level.
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
07.2013 - 07.2017
- Applied clinical expertise in tracheostomy care, intravenous therapy, ventilation care, pain management, and respiratory/cardiac monitoring
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions
- Provided patient's family members with relevant instructions and education
- Assisted the physician with procedures, when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
05.2013
Skills
- Caring and empathetic
- Attention to detail
- Time-management ability
- Organized
- Able to think critically
- Leadership skills
- Family Education
- Nurse Training
Certification
- Certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC), 2017
- Child Passenger Safety Technician, 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Augusta Health
07.2017 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
07.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Virginia's College at Wise