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Kelsea Dangle
Williamsport
Summary
Dedicated nursing supervisor with expertise in patient care planning, medication administration, and long term care support. Committed to delivering compassionate care while advocating for patient rights and safety. Results-driven with a proven track record in team collaboration and staff training. Skilled in effective communication and patient advocacy, fostering a safe and supportive environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nursing Supervisor
The Williamsport Home
Williamsport
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and provided critical care support.
- Recorded patient vital signs and maintained accurate medical documentation.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided compassionate care while addressing diverse patient needs.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance nursing practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, policies, and standards of care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation
Montoursville
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs daily.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting resident independence.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance nursing practices.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA12-2024
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Medication administration
- Critical care support
- Infection control protocols
- Electronic medical records
- Health management education
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Staff training facilitation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Job performance evaluations
- Patient care oversight
- Staff scheduling
- Staff orientation
- Care planning
- Staff supervision
- Strong clinical judgment
- Motivational skills
- Medical administration
- Nursing assignments
- Patient care
References
- Teresa Brock - Director of Nursing
Phone: 570-250-2540 , Email: Teresa.brock01@gmail.com
- Sue Hooker - Registered Nursing Supervisor
Phone: 570-506-2281
- Abdelrahman Gadalla - Registered Nursing Supervisor
Phone: 570-666-7392
- Felicia DiBernardo - Infection Control Nurse
Phone: 570-932-0934
Timeline
Registered Nursing Supervisor
The Williamsport Home
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Technology