Kellie Barnes
Winterville
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Bayada Home Health, excelling in medication administration and patient care. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous clinical documentation. Adept at managing chronic disease and fostering patient-centered care, ensuring safety and satisfaction in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Full Coverage Private Duty Nursing
05.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
05.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
PORT Health Services Detox Unit
02.2003 - 08.2006
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in the medical record.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics to reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Surgery Brody School of Medicine
10.2001 - 05.2003
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized
- Used aseptic techniques to assist Nurse Practitioner in wound care clinic procedures.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Assisted surgeon in minor surgical procedures such as needle and punch biopsies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Barton College
Wilson, NC05-2025
Vocational Certificate - Practical Nursing
Henrico County St. Mary's Hospital School of PN
Richmond Va04-1999
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Breathing treatments
- Catheter care
- Chronic disease management
- Maintaining nutrition
- Home health care
- Patient safety protocols
- HIPAA protocols
- Counting narcotics
- Charting and recording
- Documenting incidents
- Caring for wounds
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- EKG administration
- CPR/AED
- Intravenous medications
- Adaptable and flexible
Certification
- National Disaster and Emergency Management Initial Response , FEMA - 2025
- CPR Basic Life Support, American Heart Association. August 26, 2024 - August 6, 2026
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Full Coverage Private Duty Nursing
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Home Health
05.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
PORT Health Services Detox Unit
02.2003 - 08.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Surgery Brody School of Medicine
10.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Barton College
Vocational Certificate - Practical Nursing
Henrico County St. Mary's Hospital School of PN
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