Laura Kelley
Holden, MA *****
Telephone: 978-***-****
Email:************@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a position in nursing management, while continuing to further my
professional knowledge and experience in this field.
Employment History:
West Side House, Worcester, MA
Director of Nursing, RN 2012- 2014
Responsible for managing a staff of 80 plus individuals in a long term
psychiatric setting, in a 91 bed facility. Duties include hiring and training
staff, implementing systems, overseeing nursing care for 91 residents, as
well as budgeting and operational responsibilities. Additional tasks include
preparing for audits with DPH, Veterans Affairs, OSHA and various
consultants related to Medicare and Medicaid.
Naph Care, Birmingham ALWorcester County House of Corrections, West
Boylston, MA
Suffolk County, House of Corrections, Boston MA
Director of Nursing, RN 2011-2011
Health Services Administrator, RN 2011-2012
Managed a staff of 60 plus individuals in the correctional health setting
comprised of doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals.
Responsible for hiring and training staff, implementing systems, overseeing
medical care provided to patients, as well as budgeting and operations.
Prepared both sites for audits from various agencies such as I.C.E-Home
Land Security, DPH, DEA, DOC, and NCCHC and ACA.
Held a key role in transitioning the above two facilities from a paper medical
record system to an electronic medical record system. This task included
the initial staffing and training for these transitions, while working closely
with both medical and security departments.
UMASS/Correctional Health MCI - Concord, MA
Registered Nurse (charge) 2009- 2011
Trauma nursing position in the correctional field. Responded to acute
issues including seizures, cardiac arrests, Respiratory attacks, detox, as
well as various mental health issues. Provided care for inmates with
various chronic diseases, surgical post-operative care, and day to day
health maintenance.
St Patrick’s Manor - Framingham MA
Registered Nurse - 2008-2009
Charge Nurse for 36 bed geriatric floor which included direct supervision of
two LPN’s and four nursing assistants. Provided complete nursing care
from initial assessment of patient to end of life care. Wound care
management which included simple dressing changes to Wound Vac
treatment. Participated in care plan meetings for patient, as well as
advocated for patient and family.
Emerson Hospital - Concord, MA
Patient Care Tech. 2006-2008
Provided basic assessments, ADL care, FSBS, and vitals for patients, as
well as supported RN’s on a Medical Surgical, Bariatric and Pediatric floor.
Education:
Becker College Worcester MA 2006-2008Middlesex Community College
2005-2006 Deans List
Palm Beach Junior College Lake worth Fl. 1989-1990
Certification/License:
• Registered Nurse - State of Massachusetts
• BLS Certification
• IV Certification
• Wound Certification Pending
Conference and Other Training:
• Traveled to the Dominican Republic in Feb 2011 with a team of
doctors and nurses for a medical mission sponsorship by The
Grace and Peace Mission.
• Medicare Documentation
• Infant Adoption Training initiative
• Wound Care Management
• Long Term Care Training Seminar
• Wise Management Grief Seminar
Professional References:
James Oliver, Executive Director West Side House
Jeff McIntyre, RN VP of Jail Operations, NaphCare, Inc.
Bill Johnson. LMSW, Consultant