Kellie Arnold
York
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse skilled in providing quality care for Medical/Surgical (telemetry) and Oncology patients, Acute Rehab, and Skilled Nursing residents. Committed to improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality care. Demonstrated expertise in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced settings. Able to remain calm under pressure and effectively handle challenging patients and high-stress situations. Known for building strong relationships with patients and their families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Travel RN
Capital Health Reginal Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
- Rotated between Med/Surg telemetry, ED holds, IMU units providing compassionate care and educating families on patient care needs.
- Performed IV insertion and phlebotomy when teams were not available.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Contract Travel RN
Temple Health University
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed patient on Med/Surg telemetry and Cardiac units providing compassionate care and educating families on patient care needs.
- Performed IV insertion and phlebotomy when teams were not available.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Contract Travel RN
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked in Covid units providing acute respiratory and end of life care.
- Assessed and monitored pre/post-surgical patients.
- Managed patients on Med/Surg telemetry units.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Contract Travel RN
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Rotated between Med/Surg telemetry, ED holds, Cardiac and Neuro/Trauma units providing compassionate care and educating families on patient care needs.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Professional Registered Nurse
UPMC Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Practiced accountability as a professional according to standards, responsibilities, and obligations within scope of practice.
- Provided professional, compassionate, and effective quality patient care.
- Adequately evaluated, modified, and collaborated with physicians and other interdisciplinary teams for patient specific needs and goals.
- Identified and implemented patient and family needs for end-of-life care.
- Proficient knowledge on reading telemetry and effectively responding to UPMC standards and regulations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided care for pre/post-surgical Oncological patients, manage and educate patients with acute cardiac, respiratory, and endocrinology diagnosis.
- Advocated for patient needs when relevant and appropriate to improve direct patient care and outcome.
Rehabilitation Manager
Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2013 - 07.2020
- Provided leadership to all nursing staff through communication and teamwork, delegating responsibilities according to scope of practice.
- Identified and responded to resident emergencies, specific needs, and collaborated with physicians, PT/ OT/ST and social services in regard to care and discharge.
- Directed staff with new admissions, completion of orders, medication review and assessments.
- Managed staffing in assigned areas ensuring quality of care standards were maintained as required.
- Assessed facility and equipment for repair and replacement needs to maintain quality of therapeutic care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Executed and complied with policies regarding patient admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for patients and families.
Education
Registered Nurse - ASN
Pennsylvania College of Health Science
05.2018
GENERAL STUDIES -
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA08.2017
License Practical Nurse -
York County School of Technology
12.2011
Skills
- Discharge planning
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient assessment
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Contract Travel RN
Capital Health Reginal Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Contract Travel RN
Temple Health University
01.2024 - 01.2025
Contract Travel RN
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2023
Contract Travel RN
Yale New Haven Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Professional Registered Nurse
UPMC Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2021
Rehabilitation Manager
Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2013 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse - ASN
Pennsylvania College of Health Science
GENERAL STUDIES -
Harrisburg Area Community College
License Practical Nurse -
York County School of Technology
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