Kelsey Holtslander
Defiance
Summary
Compassionate and well-qualified RN with a background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy. Proven skills in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
The Sarah Community
Bridgeton
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Saint Peters Manor
Saint Peters
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided direct nursing care to long-term care residents including medication administration, wound dressing changes, and patient education.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients based on assessment of physical, psychological, and social needs.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Frontier Health and Rehabilitation
Saint Peters
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams to develop new programs and services.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Coordinated orientation program for newly hired RNs.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Barnes-Jewish Hospital-Saint Peters
Saint Peters
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Mercy Hospital Washington
Washington
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians including intravenous drugs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, lifestyle modifications and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hurley Medical Center
Flint
05.2012 - 09.2015
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
LPN Charge Nurse
Clarkston Specialty Healthcare
Clarkston
09.2010 - 05.2012
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
Education
Certified Peer Specialist -
Missouri Credentialing Board
St Louis, MO03-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI05-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- EMR / EHR
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
The Sarah Community
10.2021 - 04.2022
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Saint Peters Manor
09.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Frontier Health and Rehabilitation
09.2018 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Barnes-Jewish Hospital-Saint Peters
09.2016 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Mercy Hospital Washington
10.2015 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hurley Medical Center
05.2012 - 09.2015
LPN Charge Nurse
Clarkston Specialty Healthcare
09.2010 - 05.2012
Certified Peer Specialist -
Missouri Credentialing Board
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
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