Kelly Cooper, RN

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adqe8f@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Obtain position as a RN

Summary: 16+ year experience as a RN: inpatient care (med/surg/psych), case manager: homecare-med/surg. Work Experience

Staff RN: General Psych. and Eating Disorders exp. Walden Behavioral Care Waltham, Ma. 9/2016-6/2021 *(also 8/2008-7/09)*

Duties/Skills: Provide comprehensive admission assessment including safety needs, Tier Computerized charting, provide treatment r/t psychiatric diagnoses and medical treatment based on individual need, treatment team collaboration to include patient and family, Care plan dev., medication administration/assess efficacy, Nasogastric Tube placement/care, admin. Tube feed, vital signs/wgt., restraint if needed w/team approach, Collaborate w/Medical Staff assuring patients w/urgent/emergent medical/psych. needs receive medical care in ER facility expeditiously, communicate report to oncoming shift, collaborate w/admissions office/C.N.O. regarding new admissions, unit acuity and planned discharges, delegate task/assignment to Mental Health Counselors and RNs, patient and family education. Skilled RN/Case Manager Partner’s Healthcare at Home Waltham, Ma. 7/2009-8/2016 Duties/Skills: Comprehensive admission assessment, Cerner/Epic computer charting, add other disciplines PT/OT/ST/MSW to case mix, collaborate care w/other disciplines/PCP/Specialists and Clinics, Team Leader, Clinical Manager, Medication reconciliation, Care plan dev., provide treatment/care r/t med/surg diagnoses based on ind. needs, including wound vac, wound care, ostomy care, organ transplant plan of care, IV care management, Precepting new RNs, Phlebotomy, assess labs and report to PCP/patient and family results, patient and family education. Staff RN: General Psych. and Eating Disorders exp. Walden Behavioral Care 8/2008-7/2009

(See above work experience**same facility**)

Staff RN Psychiatry Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, Ma. 12/2007-10/2009 Duties/Skills: Comprehensive admission assessment/documentation, computer documentation/orders, provide treatment r/t psych. and medical diagnosis/problem based on ind. need. Develop treatment plan and update ongoing, Treatment Team collaboration including patient and family. restraint if needed w/team approach, Medication admin., assess vital signs, delegation of tasks/assignments r/t patient care to mental health counselors/nurses, communicate report to oncoming shift r/t patient acuity, status, needs Skilled RN/Case Manager Hallmark Health VNAMalden, Ma. 3/2007-12/2007 Duties/Skills: Comprehensive admission assessment, computer charting, add other disciplines PT/OT/ST/MSW to case mix, collaborate care w/other disciplines/PCP/Specialists and Clinics, Team Leader, Clinical Manager, Medication reconciliation, Care plan dev., provide treatment/care r/t med/surg diagnoses based on ind. needs, including wound vac, wound care, ostomy care, organ transplant plan of care, IV care management, Precepting new RNs, Phlebotomy, assess labs and report to PCP/patient and family results, patient and family education. Staff RN Med/Surg New England Baptist Hospital 5/2005-3/2007 Duties/Skills: Comprehensive patient admission assessment, provide treatment r/t post-op needs/orders including comorbidity based on individual needs, medication administration, vital signs, delegation of tasks to nursing assistants, collaboration with healthcare team including patient/family Mental Health Counselor Cambridge Health Alliance 8/2004-3/2005 Patient assignment/responsible for assessment of patient/unit safety, collaboration w/team, assist patients in focus and in working towards treatment goals, lead therapeutic groups, obtain vital signs, belongings search r/t safety on unit, admission paperwork, documentation of patient progress, each shift, assist in restraints w/team approach. Administrative Secretary-Department of Psychiatry Waltham Hospital 1996-2001 Duties/Skills: Report to Chief of Psychiatry, Nursing Director, Social Work Manager and collaborate with staff to assess systems of operations involving client care and employees, orient new staff (MDs, RNs, Mangers, Secretaries, MHCs, Therapists), Coordinate Commitment Hearings for Roger’s w/Hospital Legal Counsel, Judges, and Staff, Schedule On-Call MDs monthly for off shift, nights, weekend, holiday coverage, Attend Dept. Meetings for Directors and Nursing Staff to record minutes and collaborate to improve systems, Communications for dept. Unit Secretary Medical/Surgical and Psychiatric Units Waltham Hospital 1984-1996 Duties/Skills: Transcribe physician’s orders, Meditech Computer Order Entry, collate patient charts, file medical reports coordinate orders w/ancillary staff and other departments providing necessary documents/forms/reports, answer phone, facilitate communication for patients, medical staff, nursing staff and families. Radiology Clerk Waltham Hospital 1981-1984

Assist MDs, dept. staff, patients and outside facilities w/obtaining files/reports/xray films per request, schedule appointments for patients for diagnostic tests while providing information regarding required preparations ie: medication/diet

Education: Lawrence Memorial/Regis College ASN Medford, Ma. Graduated 12/2004 Clinical Training: Med./Surg: Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lahey Clinic, Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Neuro.: Massachusetts General Hospital, Pediatrics: Tufts Children’s Floating Hospital Maternity: Melrose Wakefield Hospital Psychiatry and Addictions: Whidden Hospital, Somerville Hosp. Hobbies/Volunteer Experience: Board of Trustees: Waltham Hospital, Campaign for Tom Stanley for Mayor and State Representative, Friends of Right Turn-Creative Outpatient Recovery for Artists, Comedians, Musicians, and Writers. Waltham Overcoming Addiction to help community w/opioid crisis. References available upon request