Kelsey Dean
Spring Hope
Summary
Adaptable Registered Nurse with background in diverse healthcare settings, including critical care, med/surg and geriatric units. Showcased ability to quickly adapt to new environments and protocols while maintaining high-quality patient care standards. Notable skills include comprehensive health assessments, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated positive impact on patient outcomes through effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Traveler
PRN Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders across various facilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge plans.
- Adapted nursing practices to meet diverse needs in fast-paced environments.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and develop care plans accordingly.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored for effectiveness.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy under stressful situations.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with all levels of staff members and patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Granville Health System
Oxford
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Assisted in wound care management and provided dressing changes.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare team.
- Supported new staff through training and orientation programs at the facility.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
ER Registered Nurse
Maria Parham Franklin
Louisburg
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care strategies.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and preventive measures.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, safety practices, and effective communication techniques.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in fast-paced emergency environment.
Registered Nurse/Clinical Leader
Granville Health System
Oxford
07.2016 - 12.2022
- Provide comprehensive nursing care by managing patient care, including patient assessments, care planning, medication reconciliation, documentation, and education.
- Medication administration and monitoring patient for reactions after administration (oral, sublingual, intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular).
- Collaborate with physicians and other ancillary staff to assess, determine and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Provide support, answer questions, and educate patients, caregivers and family members about patient conditions, prognosis, and treatment plan.
- Follow all HIPAA procedures and policies.
- Make staff assignments, coordinate patient transfers to and from other departments and facilities and assist co-workers with questions and concerns.
RN/ Shift Supervisor/ SDC/ Infection Control
Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Henderson
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Providing patient care including medication administration, wound care, education and documentation.
- Medication administration and monitoring patient for reactions after administration (oral, sublingual, intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular).
- Providing staff education including new hire, annual competencies, and as needed in-services to ensure successful following of policies and procedures.
- Monitoring and tracking infections within the facility by documenting number and frequency, staff education, coordinating treatments with physicians and other staff.
- Following all policies and procedures to maintain HIPAA.
- Delegation of roles to staff and assisting with scheduling and call out coverage as needed.
Registered Nurse/Clinical Leader
Granville Health System
Oxford
08.2010 - 12.2013
- Provide comprehensive nursing care by managing patient care, including patient assessments, care planning, medication reconciliation, documentation, and education.
- Medication administration and monitoring patient for reactions after administration (oral, sublingual, intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular).
- Collaborate with physicians and other ancillary staff to assess, determine and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Provide support, answer questions, and educate patients, caregivers and family members about patient conditions, prognosis, and treatment plan.
- Follow all HIPAA procedures and policies.
- Make staff assignments, coordinate patient transfers to and from other departments and facilities and assist co-workers with questions and concerns.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Watts School of Nursing
12.2009
AS - Health Science
University of Mount Olive
12.2009
Skills
- Teamwork
- Works well under pressure
- Time management
- Delegation
- Communication
- Scheduling
- Multi-tasking
- Attention to detail
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Staff training
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
Certification
- Nursing License, #236892, 12/21
- BLS, 2023
- ACLS, 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler
PRN Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Granville Health System
12.2023 - 12.2024
ER Registered Nurse
Maria Parham Franklin
12.2022 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse/Clinical Leader
Granville Health System
07.2016 - 12.2022
RN/ Shift Supervisor/ SDC/ Infection Control
Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse/Clinical Leader
Granville Health System
08.2010 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse -
Watts School of Nursing
AS - Health Science
University of Mount Olive