Kelly DeCoster
Marietta
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Dignity Health, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance care coordination and clinical assessment, leading to improved patient outcomes. Recognized for effective communication and critical thinking skills, fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to address complex patient needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
Santa Cruz
01.2018 - 06.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as per healthcare provider orders.
- Educated patients and families on management strategies for oncological and hematological conditions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new nursing staff on care delivery protocols and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations promptly and accurately.
- Provided telephone triage for effective symptom management related to cancer treatments.
- Collaborated with Medical Oncologists, Infusion nurses, Radiation Oncologists, and Nurse Navigators to address patient concerns comprehensively.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dignity Health
Santa Cruz
07.2012 - 11.2017
- Led and trained Medical Assistants to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Assisted Physicians with procedures to ensure patient safety and care quality.
- Assessed patient needs, responding quickly and efficiently to support optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients on health management strategies to promote understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - LVN To BSN
University of Phoenix
Salida, CA12-2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Carrington College
San Jose, CA04-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Symptom management
- Care coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, April 2017
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, July 2012
- American Heart Association BLS Provider, November 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
01.2018 - 06.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dignity Health
07.2012 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - LVN To BSN
University of Phoenix
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Carrington College
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