SHANNON L KELLY
Registered Nurse
Summary
Dedicated, hard working cardiac nurse with 1 year experience on a cardio thoracic step down unit and 12 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Solid background in acute care, extensive, diverse hospital settings and long-term care facility's. Able to work in fast-paced environment with exceptional ability to provide quality patient care. Seeking to further my knowledge and healthcare experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Lankenau Medical Center
Wynnewood, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Assists in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia, heart failure, many others.
- Delivered high-quality pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of cardiovascular interventions. such as: CABGs, TAVRS, Watchmans, Tevar/Evar, cardio versions, cardiac catheterization Mitraclip, Mazes many others.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications and medication management to promote long-term heart health.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans, optimizing patient recovery and wellbeing.
- Effectively managed telemetry monitoring for multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Contributed to 16 bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
- Implemented advanced cardiac life support measures during medical emergencies, effectively managing critical situations to save lives.
Nurse Extern on Cardio Thoracic Unit
Lankenau Medical Center
100 East Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Assist with ADLs
- Answer call lights, support patient comfort and safety
- AM/PM care
- EKGs
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Collect and transport specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs, weight, recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitate personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Received written/verbal report at the beginning of each shift regarding the care that is to be delivered to the patients, or for patient needing constant observation.
- Assisted with data collection for nursing history and physical. Such as: vital signs, ht. wt, blood sugars, intake/output, functional status and communicated changes to the RN in a timely fashion.
- Observed skin changes and reports discoloration, abrasions, infestations or skin breakdown.
- Observed or monitored behavior/health state and responses to therapy.
- Performed EKG's
- Performed or assists the patient with activities of daily living such as bathing, (bed, tub, shower, or sitz) grooming, eating, feeding, range of motion, ambulating, transferring and oral hygiene.
- Provided for the elimination needs by giving a bed pan, urinal, emptying urinary and or bowel appliances or implementing the bowel program under the direction of the RN.
- Performed strict aseptic/sterile catheter care as well as removal of foley catheters.
- Assisted with colostomy irrigations.
- Administered cleansing enemas as ordered.
- Performed post mortem care.
- Encouraged use of incentive spirometer, coughing, turning and deep breathing.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Jefferson Frankford Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Observes and evaluates cardiac activity on the telemetry/medsurg unit.
- Reports changes to medical staff.
- Assists the Registered Nurse on providing direct, indirect, and non-patient care responsibilities.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, other delegated measurements.
- Assists patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Tests and records blood glucose levels.
- Assists in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations, JP drains, colostomy bags.
- Cares for patients with diagnoses such as heart and lung conditions, diabetes, and many other illnesses.
- Assists nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
St. Joseph's Villa Nursing Home
11.2012 - 08.2015
- Assisted residents with toileting, showering, changing, dressing and personal hygiene care.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores.
- Documented and reported patient's condition.
- Gathered vital signs and weight.
- Measured intake and output.
- Performed colostomy and catheter care.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as dementia, Alzheimer's diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and Multiple sclerosis.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - STUDENT NURSE
St. Ignatius Nursing Home
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Assisted elderly resident with ADL's.
- Helped residents with showering, feeding, and toileting.
- Helped residents with mouth care and dressing.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT- STUDENT NURSE
St Joseph's Villa Nursing Home
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted elderly residents with therapeutic activities.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - STUDENT NURSE
McAuley Convent
10.2010 - 05.2011
- Assisted elderly residents with ADL's such as bathing.
- Showered residents and assisted with mouth care and feeding.
- Assisted in transferring of residents.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA04.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Mercy Career & Technical High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2013
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring/telemetry monitoring
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Medication and IV administration
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Measuring and recording vital signs
- Responding to emergencies
- CPR/ACLS/NIH Certified
- Collecting & measuring bodily fluids
- Wound care
- Removing/inserting foley catheters
- Experienced with medical terminology and Documentation
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia, Alzheimer's, mental health, substance abuse knowledge
- Testing/treating blood glucose levels
- Patient privacy
- EKG’s
- cardiovascular & pulmonary physical assessments
- Discharge planning
- Continuous quality improvement
Certification
- Diploma from Roxborough Memorial Hospital School Of Nursing - May 2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant, State of Pennsylvania, 2012-2023
- CPR, First Aid, BLS, ACLS certified
- NIH certified
- Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) certified
- Dysrhythmia certified
Timeline
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Lankenau Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern on Cardio Thoracic Unit
Lankenau Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2023
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
02.2020 - 09.2020
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Jefferson Frankford Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2019
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
St. Joseph's Villa Nursing Home
11.2012 - 08.2015
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - STUDENT NURSE
St. Ignatius Nursing Home
01.2012 - 05.2012
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT- STUDENT NURSE
St Joseph's Villa Nursing Home
09.2011 - 12.2011
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - STUDENT NURSE
McAuley Convent
10.2010 - 05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Community College of Philadelphia
High School Diploma - undefined
Mercy Career & Technical High School
Diploma - Nursing
Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing