Yvonne Kelzer
Trinity,NC
Summary
Dynamic RN Clinical Coordinator with a proven track record at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist, excelling in clinical operations and staff education. Skilled in conflict resolution and EPIC charting, I implemented innovative processes that enhanced patient care and improved departmental efficiency, fostering a collaborative environment among multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Clinical Coordinator-Perioperative Services
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist-Premier Surgery Center
High Point, NC
04.2023 - Current
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
High Point Surgery Center
High Point, NC
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients while in the Operating Room.
Clinical Nurse/ Charge Nurse OR
Duke University Medical Center
07.2012 - 10.2021
- Clinical Nurse (Level III)/ Charge Nurse in the Operating Room: Scrub and Circulating in various services, including: Cardiac, Vascular, Orthopedics, General, Gynecology, Urology, and Pediatrics.
- Acted as a Preceptor/Mentor to new nurses in the Operating Room (including both experienced and New to the OR nurses)
- Held membership in multiple facility committees, including: OR Count Policy Committee and Education Committee.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
Registered Nurse
Brigham and Women's Hospital
02.2008 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center
07.2004 - 02.2008
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Operating Room Nurse
Boston Medical Center
04.2004 - 06.2004
- Traveler
- Performed circulating nurse responsibilities in the General/Trauma Operating Room.
Operating Room Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
09.2003 - 04.2004
- Traveler Position
- Performed circulating nurse responsibilities in multiple Operating Room Services.
Operating Room Nurse
Brigham and Women's Hospital
12.2001 - 09.2003
- Traveler Position
- Performed circulating nurse responsibilities in Orthopedic Operating
- Room Procedures., - Traveler Position
- Performed circulating nurse responsibilities in the Orthopedic Operating
- Room.
Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas Outpatient Neurosurgical Center
07.2001 - 12.2001
- Performed Nursing responsibilities in multiple preoperative settings, including: Pre-operative, Operating Room and Post- Anesthesia Care Unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Brigham And Women's Hospital
04.2001 - 07.2001
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Hospital
10.2000 - 04.2001
- Operating Room nurse- Traveler position
- Performed scrubbing and circulating nurse responsibilities in the
- General Operating Room.
Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas Medical Center
03.1996 - 10.2000
- In the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, performed nursing responsibilities in the care of patients after Cardiac Operative Procedures
- Completed training in the Operating Room Internship Program and began working as a circulating nurse in the Operating Room.
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Medical Center
04.1995 - 03.1996
- Registered Nurse in Neurological Step-down unit, performed also in the Charge Nurse Position
- Completed training in the ICU Internship Program and began working as a nurse in the Trauma/Med/Surg ICU.
Registered Nurse
University Community Hospital
09.1994 - 04.1995
- Registered Nurse in the Medical/Surgical Unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston- Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC12.2018
Critical Care Nursing Program Certification -
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN03.1997
Associates Degree - Nursing
Aquinas College
Nashville, TN06.1994
Skills
- EPIC charting
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Project management
- Performance evaluation
- Nursing leadership
- Clinical operations
- Resource allocation
- Staff education
- New employee training
- Professional mentorship
- Quality assurance
- Work distribution
- Team leadership
- Staff scheduling
Certification
- ACLS Training - 2024
- BLS Training - 2024
- CNOR - 2015
Timeline
RN Clinical Coordinator-Perioperative Services
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist-Premier Surgery Center
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
High Point Surgery Center
11.2022 - 04.2023
Clinical Nurse/ Charge Nurse OR
Duke University Medical Center
07.2012 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Brigham and Women's Hospital
02.2008 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center
07.2004 - 02.2008
Operating Room Nurse
Boston Medical Center
04.2004 - 06.2004
Operating Room Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
09.2003 - 04.2004
Operating Room Nurse
Brigham and Women's Hospital
12.2001 - 09.2003
Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas Outpatient Neurosurgical Center
07.2001 - 12.2001
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Brigham And Women's Hospital
04.2001 - 07.2001
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Hospital
10.2000 - 04.2001
Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas Medical Center
03.1996 - 10.2000
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Medical Center
04.1995 - 03.1996
Registered Nurse
University Community Hospital
09.1994 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston- Salem State University
Critical Care Nursing Program Certification -
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Associates Degree - Nursing
Aquinas College
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