BOBBIE JO

KELSO

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231-***-****

Harbor Springs, MI 49770

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - Registered Nurse House Supervisor

Petoskey, MI • 08/2023 - Current

McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Petoskey, MI • 05/1998 - Current

Munson Medical Center - Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Traverse City, MI • 05/2022 - 08/2023

WORK HISTORY

Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

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Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

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Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

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Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

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Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

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Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

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Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

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Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

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Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

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Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

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Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

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Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

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SKILLS

• Care Coordination

• Vitals Monitoring

• Patient Condition Monitoring

• Chronic Disease Management

• Direct Patient Care

• Strong Clinical Judgment

• Medication and IV Administration

• Compassionate and Caring

• Critical Thinking

• Patient Care Assessment

North Central Michigan College

Petoskey, MI • 05/1998

Associate Degree In Nursing:

Nursing

EDUCATION

Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

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Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

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Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

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• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments. Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

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• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

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Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.

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Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.

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