Kelly Alvear
Hannibal
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to advocate for patients while utilizing strong clinical judgment to enhance care quality. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to implement effective care plans and support new staff through mentorship. I have had the privilege to be able to take care several children before and after surgery. I have also worked as a camp nurse at church camp for several years.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc
12.2005 - Current
- Administered patient medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health histories accurately.
- Supported nursing staff in preparing treatment areas and maintaining equipment cleanliness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans effectively.
- Monitored patients' conditions, reporting changes to senior nursing staff promptly.
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support, fostering a compassionate healthcare environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
John Wood Community College
Quincy Il.12-2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Critical care
- Taking vitals
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Relationship building
- Insulin medication assistance
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Inc
12.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
John Wood Community College
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