Kelly Dunn
Rossville
Summary
Accomplished RN Lead Nurse with a proven track record, enhancing patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and compassion. Excelled in staff supervision, streamlined workflows for efficiency, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement. Expert in patient assessments and complex problem-solving, significantly boosting patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Lead Nurse
Center For Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
RN
Center For Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
- Worked with healthcare team to provide clinical/post op care while provider was in clinic and/or surgery via phones
- Floated to different providers/locations to fill in for call ins/time off
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Center For Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
05.2012 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Direct day-to-day clinical and operational functions for clinic and urgent care, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded teams.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among clinical staff members.
Charge RN
CHI Memorial Hospital
05.2003 - 11.2012
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA01-2003
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessments
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Center For Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
05.2012 - Current
Charge RN
CHI Memorial Hospital
05.2003 - 11.2012
RN Lead Nurse
Center For Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery
RN
Center For Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
Associate of Science - Nursing
Dalton State College
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