YVONNE KELLY
SELMA,CA
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with a strong background in leadership and clinical practice. Demonstrates the ability to optimize safe, evidence-based care through effective team leadership, clinical expertise, and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. Skilled in leading and supporting nursing teams, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while ensuring operational efficiency through effective staff performance, management, and adherence to healthcare standards. Reliable leader with a flexible approach to the changing needs of the unit and staff.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Clinical Supervisor
Community Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
- Develop and adjust work schedules for RN and PCA staff
- Work with nurse director, educator to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency
- Facilitate hiring of qualified personnel by interviewing applicants, making recommendations for employment
- Lead and direct a team of 28 clinical personnel and support staff, maintaining high standards for patient care
- Respond to crisis situations in a calm professional approach to optimize support
- Facilitate communication between departments for seamless comprehensive patient care
- Monitor staff performance for compliance with health regulations
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing support.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records, supporting continuity of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize treatment plans.
- Conduct audits to ensure adherence to clinical standards and guidelines
Relief Charge Nurse • Respiratory Unit
Valley Children's Hospital
07.2001 - 01.2019
- Oversee delivery of care for all patients on a 36-bed unit, providing direct patient care, managed nursing staff assignments to maintain optimal patient care
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based projects implementation, nursing competency, developing of nursing simulation activities
- Delivery of medication via oral, IV, IM routes, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Provided high-quality patient care, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and standards.
- Enhanced team communication with clear and timely updates on patient status.
- Facilitated smooth handovers by maintaining accurate and detailed patient records.
- Mentored junior nursing staff to foster professional development and skill enhancement.
- Managed patient flow, reducing bottlenecks and improving care delivery.
- Ensured continuity of care by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed strong relationships with physicians through open communication channels leading to improved collaboration in providing optimal patient care.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cochran School of Nursing
Yonkers, New York01.1992
Skills
- Clinical supervision
- Team leadership
- Clinical assessment
- Performance evaluation
- Clinical expertise
- Staff scheduling
- Crisis intervention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- ANCC certified pediatric nurse since 1995
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Pediatric Clinical Supervisor
Community Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
Relief Charge Nurse • Respiratory Unit
Valley Children's Hospital
07.2001 - 01.2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cochran School of Nursing
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