Sarah Kelley
Philippi,WV
Summary
I am self-motivated, able to set goals and work toward achieving them without the need for frequent direction or instruction. I am conscientious in putting forth effort to accomplish tasks to the best of my ability, while also able to understand my limitations and ask for help when necessary to avoid mistakes. I strive to do right by others, treating them as I would like to be treated. I am empathetic and actively try to view situations from the perspective of others. From 2002-2023 I operated our family-owned business. During that time, I gained skills in communication, planning, and fiscal management. Managing the business has required me to be proactive, flexible, and customer oriented.
Healthcare professional with experience in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Committed to fostering collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Duties as a staff nurse at the Community Living Center located in the VA Medical Center include administration of prescribed medications and evaluation of effectiveness, assessment of patient condition, monitoring patient for change in condition, dressing changes/treatment administration/wound care, administration of respiratory treatment when needed, act as charge nurse when assigned, care plan establishment/implementation, provision of patient education, collaboration with other members of the healthcare team including the provider, support staff, respiratory therapy team, wound care team, and dietary services
- Patient profiles encountered: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Diabetes, Tissue Injury, Fractures, Amputee, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Heart Failure, Cancer, Hospice, Long-term IV antibiotic therapy/PICC line care, Spinal Cord Injury, Joint Replacement/Rehabilitation
Self-Employed
Sports-n-Spokes
06.2002 - 02.2023
- Receive and manage customer orders from concept through delivery
- Duties include compiling purchase requisitions, receiving orders, graphic design, and completion of customer orders
- Additional responsibilities include bookkeeping, customer service, and providing instruction and direction to as needed employees
- Reason for leaving; accepted full-time position at current employer
School Nurse
Barbour County Board of Education
11.2021 - 12.2022
- My duties as a school nurse include assessment of student complaints and/or injuries, documentation of assessment and care provided, administration of prescribed medication, communicating with parents and staff as necessary, provision of education to students and staff as needed, monitoring of immunization records to make sure students are up to date, collaborate with other school personnel as needed, and use of various nursing skills as required to provide care to students
- Additional responsibilities include educating teachers, administration, and office staff about the signs and symptoms, as well as emergency actions for students with specific conditions such as seizures, hypoglycemia, and anaphylactic reaction
- Other responsibilities include monitoring indicators of abuse and neglect as well as indicators of social disturbance
- Creating individualized care plans, implementation of care plans
- Collaborating with other school personnel to facilitate appropriate care for students
- Assess/triage student complaints to determine necessary actions for students to receive appropriate care
- Basic first aid for injuries obtained while at school
- Develop educational materials for staff members to assist them in identifying emergent situations and act accordingly
- Collaborate and communicate with care providers to maintain consistent care to students during school hours
- Provide training to additional staff members to assist in management of conditions such as diabetes and seizures
- Reason for leaving; accepted full-time position at current employer
Staff Nurse
Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Duties at ERCC include administration of medication, provision of ordered treatments such as wound care, assessments, monitoring residents for change in condition and behavior, communication, and collaboration with other members of the care team, care plan review, and resident education
- Types of conditions encountered: Heart Failure, Hypertension, Addison’s Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Stroke, Myocardial infarction history, Spinal cord injury, Diabetes, Cerebral Palsy, Pulmonary conditions such as asthma and COPD, Cancer, hospice patients, Cellulitis, Anxiety and Depression, Mental Health conditions such as Schizophrenia and PTSD, Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Reason for leaving; accepted full-time position with current employer
Graduate Nurse
United Hospital Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
- I worked as a graduate nurse on a pediatric/adult med-surg floor
- Duties include assessment, medication administration, monitoring patient response to medication and treatments and for change in patient condition, interprofessional communication and collaboration, care planning, provision of patient education
- Various nursing skills were utilized to facilitate care for a diverse group of patients with a variety of conditions
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, concentration in Care Coordination
Capella University
11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV04.2021
General Studies -
Alderson Broaddus College
Philippi, WV05.1995
General Studies -
Philip Barbour High School
Philippi, WV06.1994
Skills
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Customer Service
- Evidence-Based Projects
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of educational materials to improve perineal care for uncircumcised males.
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of materials to educate staff to assist patients experiencing anxiety and shortness of breath in the effective use of deep breathing and relaxation techniques.
- Serve as charge nurse.
Certification
- West Virginia Compact RN license, 109164
- AHA BLS, 225415305702
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
School Nurse
Barbour County Board of Education
11.2021 - 12.2022
Staff Nurse
Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center
11.2021 - 01.2022
Graduate Nurse
United Hospital Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
Self-Employed
Sports-n-Spokes
06.2002 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairmont State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fairmont State University
General Studies -
Alderson Broaddus College
General Studies -
Philip Barbour High School
- West Virginia Compact RN license, 109164
- AHA BLS, 225415305702
Master of Science - Nursing, concentration in Care Coordination
Capella University
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