Kali Reed-Hughes
Glenmoore
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with acute care, sub-acute and rehab specialties.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN-Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Chester County Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Ensured smooth workflow by coordinating pre-and post-procedure activities for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Neumann University
12.2022 - Current
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
07.2013 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Temple University Hospital
04.2016 - 10.2020
- Precepts new nurses onto the cardiac intensive care unit, educating New hires on policies, procedures and nursing best practices.
- Manage post op heart and lung transplant patient’s Manage cardiac devices such as ECMO, Balloon Pumps, Centrimags, Tandem Hearts and other cardiac devices Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG Readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Registered Nurse
Phoenixville Hospital
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
St. Ignatius Nursing & Rehab Center
11.2007 - 01.2014
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Registered Nurse
Moss Rehab Hospital
03.2008 - 06.2013
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
- Coordinated patients' discharge planning needs with members of healthcare team.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Charge Registered Nurse
Masonic Villages
02.2003 - 07.2011
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Cheltenham York Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations.
- Managed budgetary finances of facility to monitor accuracy of patient fees and billing.
- Kept organized records of facility's services, including utilization of inpatient beds.
- Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.
Registered Nurse
Frankford Hospital
09.2005 - 11.2006
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd-Mercy College
Gwynedd, PA2012
Diploma - Nursing
Northestern Hospital SChool of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA05.2005
Skills
- Technology integration
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- Family advocacy
- Supervision
- Evaluations
- Emergency Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Electronic Medical Records
- Health Promotion
- Cardiac Care
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Neumann University
12.2022 - Current
PRN-Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Chester County Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Temple University Hospital
04.2016 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Phoenixville Hospital
03.2016 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
07.2013 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Cheltenham York Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.2009 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse
Moss Rehab Hospital
03.2008 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse
St. Ignatius Nursing & Rehab Center
11.2007 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
Frankford Hospital
09.2005 - 11.2006
Charge Registered Nurse
Masonic Villages
02.2003 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd-Mercy College
Master of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Diploma - Nursing
Northestern Hospital SChool of Nursing
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