Caitlin E. Kelly
Perkasie,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified School Nurse with proven track record of providing compassionate patient care and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to manage patient care plans and ensure adherence to clinical protocols. Exhibits strong communication and critical thinking skills to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Pennridge School District
Perkasie, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans for pediatric patients seeing 20-40 patients independently/day
- Collaborate with healthcare and school team to coordinate treatment plans and provide family education.
- Develop strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Triage Nurse
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided clinical judgment for best course of action in urgent/emergent situations
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and care continuity.
- Analyzed patient data trends to identify areas for process improvement within the department.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
Short Term Substitute School Nurse
Springfield High School
Springfield, Pa
08.2021 - 10.2021
- See ESS Northeast role; I was hired by the district for the short term assignment
Substitute School Nurse
ESS Northeast for Springfield School District
Springfield, Pa
09.2019 - 2021
- Assessed students as they come into the nurse’s office
- Provided interventions for illness and injury
- Administered daily and prn medications
- Monitored complex diagnoses in school setting (i.e. diabetes, seizures)
- Discussed care plan for child with parents when necessary
- Performed vision and hearing tests
- Accompanied field trips in nurse capacity
Staff Nurse
Mainline Pediatrics
Narberth, Pa
12.2011 - 12.2019
- Assessed patients
- Verified immunization records
- Administered vaccines & nebulizer treatments
- Provided counsel of various pediatric related illness and wellness topics
- Completed school forms
After Hours Triage Nurse
Mainline Pediatrics
Narberth, Pa
06.2012 - 01.2018
- Performed after hours telephonic triage for 2 busy practices
Clinic and Triage Nurse, Case Management
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Clinically assessed cardiac patients
- Provided telephonic triage for pediatric cardiology
- Managed flow of the patient experience
- Case management of PT/INR population
Education
Certified School Nurse; Educational Specialist I - School Nurse PK-12 via the PDE
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA09-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Physical and Forensic Anthropology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-2007
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Special needs experience (personal and professional)
- Care planning
- Family education
- Patient management
- Quality improvement
- Case management
- Vaccine administration
- Emergency procedures
- Ethical practice
- Diabetes management
- Chronic disease management
- EMR / EHR
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Pennridge School District
01.2026 - Current
Triage Nurse
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
03.2023 - 09.2023
Short Term Substitute School Nurse
Springfield High School
08.2021 - 10.2021
Substitute School Nurse
ESS Northeast for Springfield School District
09.2019 - 2021
Clinic and Triage Nurse, Case Management
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
11.2013 - 11.2016
After Hours Triage Nurse
Mainline Pediatrics
06.2012 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse
Mainline Pediatrics
12.2011 - 12.2019
Certified School Nurse; Educational Specialist I - School Nurse PK-12 via the PDE
Eastern University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Bachelor of Arts - Physical and Forensic Anthropology
University of Pittsburgh