Stacey Keller
Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based care planning and compassionate patient advocacy. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, I successfully implemented fall prevention strategies, significantly reducing patient falls while fostering a culture of safety and quality improvement.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for challenging and dynamic nursing role. Proven track record in delivering exceptional patient care, with strong skills in clinical assessments, medication administration, and patient education. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on achieving positive patient outcomes and supporting team success.
Diligent Registered Nurse with comprehensive nursing background. Proven ability to administer patient care and collaborate with diverse healthcare teams. Demonstrated skills in patient assessment and critical thinking, ensuring effective and compassionate care.
Experienced with patient care and clinical settings. Utilizes critical thinking and patient assessment skills to deliver high-quality nursing care. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and effective communication with medical teams.
Healthcare professional with strong commitment to quality patient care and teamwork. Known for effectively managing patient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting dynamic needs of healthcare environment. Expertise in patient education and clinical procedures.
Driven, hardworking and veteran [Med-Surg] Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise, and emergency response experience. Bringing 38-year record of success in nursing and desiring [per-diem] position with GVI VIS facility.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo, NY
11.1987 - 01.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing changes in patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction rates.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- 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.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY12.1986
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Medication distribution
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Performing EKG's
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure preparations
- Chest pain management
- Data collection
- HIPAA education
- Cardiac care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Infection control measures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
11.1987 - 01.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Erie Community College