NATALIE KESSLER

Summerville, SC ***** 412-***-**** ad326t@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Skills

Compassionate and Caring

Clear Patient Communication

Patient Advocacy

Reliable and Responsible

Detail-Oriented

Honest and Dependable

Newborn Health Evaluations

Neonatal Care Plans

Experience

Registered Nurse Sep 2019 to Current

Summerville Medical Center Summerville, South Carolina Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.

Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options. Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues. Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.

Registered Nurse, ICU Dec 2018 to Aug 2019

Trident Regional Medical Center Summerville, SC

Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.

Registered Nurse Mar 2013 to Nov 2018

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.

Defined care goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.

Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.

Clinical Coordinator Jul 2010 to Nov 2012

UPMC Passavant Hospital Pittsburgh, PA

Explained policies, procedures and services to patients. Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.

Reviewed non-contracted instrumentation for spine surgeries and initiated vendor contract evaluations in conjunction with operations staff and orthopedic spine and neurological spine specialists.

Registered Nurse Jul 2008 to Jun 2010

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh, PA

Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery. Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.

Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.

Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues. Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Oct 2002 to Apr 2008

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh, PA

Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries.

Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.

Resuscitated and stabilized patients with complex cerebral injuries and disorders. Measured cerebrospinal fluid pressure to help treat hydrocephalus. Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions. Education and Training

Associate of Science, Nursing Aug 2002

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing Pittsburgh, PA

Certifications

NRP and PALS certified

STABLE

BLS

ACLS

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