Kelsey Luster
Columbus
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Nurse
IU Health University Hospital Rapid Response
06.2023 - Current
- Initiate insulin drips, and administer drugs as needed
- Suction and maintain tracheostomies
- Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Administer medications, track dosages and document patient conditions
- Collect lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Assess patient conditions, monitor behaviors and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Monitor patients post-transplant with strict intake and output
- Advocate for patients and their families, as well as provide further education
- Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of organ rejection
Agency Nurse
Hume-Lee Transplant Clinic at VCU Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Administer oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitor patient reactions
- Observe strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Coordinate with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Deliver information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Prepare medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients
- Adhere to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality
- Route laboratory or diagnostic results to appropriate staff
- Check patients in and review medical histories for appropriate providers.
Registered Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Act as patient advocate and implement total patient care
- Provide support services regarding treatments and administration of medication as ordered; as well as performing life-saving interventions
- Assess patient needs, prioritize treatment, maintain patient flows and assist physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses
- Transfuse blood products, anti-rejection medications, and respond effectively to possible allergic reactions
Personal Care Assistant
Public Partnerships
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored patient for seizure activity, and took proper steps to prevent seizures from occurring.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing
04.2020
Bachelor's degree - Communication Disorders
Southeast Missouri State University
05.2017
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Support
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Delegation and Motivation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
Certification
- Basic Life Support- exp. 2/2025
- MO Compact License-exp. 4/2025
- District of Columbia License- exp 6/2024
Timeline
Agency Nurse
IU Health University Hospital Rapid Response
06.2023 - Current
Agency Nurse
Hume-Lee Transplant Clinic at VCU Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
07.2020 - 04.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Public Partnerships
08.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing
Bachelor's degree - Communication Disorders
Southeast Missouri State University
- Basic Life Support- exp. 2/2025
- MO Compact License-exp. 4/2025
- District of Columbia License- exp 6/2024
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