RITA KELLAM
Waterbury ,CT
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Solid understanding of the role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills. Expecting to secure a position in a critical care environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.
- Managed four patient assignments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regal Care
07.2016 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 10-12-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Camp Counselor
New Opportunities Inc, WOW NRZ Community Learning
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Encouraged team performance to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2023
High School Diploma -
Waterbury Career Academy
Waterbury, CT06.2017
Skills
- Documentation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Communication
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Covid Swabbing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Patient Positioning
- Medical adminstration
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified American Heart Association 2023 Johns Hopkins University: COVID-19 Contact Tracing course
Clinical Experience
Student Nurse
Bristol/ New Britain/ Hartford
Spring 2023
- Capstone: Saint Francis Hospital, Step Down Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Fall 2021
- Behavior Health: Mount Sinai Hospital
- Maternity Clinical: Saint Francis Hospital, Maternity unit
Spring 2021
- Care for Geriatric Community: Hospital for Special Care, Medical Surgical Unit
Fall 2022
- Pediatric Clinical: Bristol Schools
Spring 2022
- Holistic Care of Adults with Health Alterations: Hospital of Central Connecticut, Medical Surgical Unit
July 2023
- Employed: Saint Francis Hospital, Step Down Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
COMPETENCIES
- EPIC Trained
- Glucometers
- Bladder Scanning
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Professionalism
Additional Information
- ACCOMPLISHMENTS , Dean's List- Fall 2019 Spring 2020- President's List & Dean's List Fall 2020- Dean's List Spring 2021-Dean's List Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Dean's List Fall 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regal Care
07.2016 - Current
Camp Counselor
New Opportunities Inc, WOW NRZ Community Learning
06.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Connecticut State University
High School Diploma -
Waterbury Career Academy
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