Kelly V. Jones
Canonsburg
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Strong advocate for team collaboration, consistently striving to achieve optimal patient outcomes through compassionate and efficient care. Proven ability to adapt in fast-paced environments while maintaining a high standard of service. Expertise includes a wide range of medical procedures, thorough patient assessments, and seamless care coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bridgeville Rehab and Care Center
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for 25–30 short-term rehab and long-term care residents
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and perform wound care
- Collaborate with physicians, CRNPs, residents, and families to coordinate individualized care plans
- Monitor for changes in condition and communicate promptly to the healthcare team
ICU Registered Nurse – Travel Contracts
Multiple Facilities Nationwide
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Facilities Include:
- Valley Medical Center – Renton, WA
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center – Los Angeles, CA
- Scripps Mercy Health – San Diego, CA
- Virginia Mason Medical Center – Seattle, WA
- Delivered high-acuity care in medical, surgical, cardiac, neurologic, trauma, and ICU float units
- Managed critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, titrated IV drips, and continuous monitoring
- Maintained safe 1:1–1:2 ICU ratios depending on acuity
- Floated to telemetry, med/surg, and observation units as needed
- Collaborated with intensivists, residents, respiratory therapy, and multidisciplinary teams
- Adapted quickly to diverse hospital systems, protocols, and electronic documentation platforms
Registered Nurse
Advanced Home Health
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed care for chronically ill patients in the home setting
- Performed IV management, wound care, phlebotomy, assessments, and care planning
- Educated patients and caregivers to reduce hospital readmissions
- Coordinated care with multiple specialties remotely
Registered Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical ICU
- Provided care in a 30-bed high-acuity ICU
- Managed post-operative patients following open-heart surgery, LVAD placement, organ transplants, and vascular procedures
- Assisted with bedside procedures including central line insertions and emergent intubations
- Operated advanced life support devices including ECMO, IABP, and CRRT
- Administered and titrated critical IV medications
Registered Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Telemetry
- Cared for 4–6 patients per shift in a 24-bed telemetry unit
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans
- Monitored post-operative patients for changes in condition
- Educated patients and families on recovery and discharge planning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Waynesburg University
05.2018
Skills
- Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Medical & Surgical ICU Care
- Hemodynamic Monitoring & Critical Assessment
- IV Inotropes & Vasoactive Medication Titration
- ECMO, IABP, CRRT, LVAD Experience
- Advanced Life Support Devices
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Time Management & Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS & ACLS Certified
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bridgeville Rehab and Care Center
06.2024 - Current
ICU Registered Nurse – Travel Contracts
Multiple Facilities Nationwide
11.2021 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Advanced Home Health
12.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Waynesburg University