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Kellee Turner

Chicago

Summary

Experienced in conducting comprehensive urodynamic studies, including cystometry and uroflowmetry, with a focus on patient-centered care. Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of postoperative patients, providing essential nursing care and education on urological needs. Skilled in coordinating long-term care plans and ensuring compliance with physician orders, while maintaining accurate patient records and facilitating effective communication among healthcare teams.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse Dermatology

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago
11.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Is this provider with biopsies prepping patient administering lidocaine
  • Dressing changes, wound care
  • Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.

Completed prior authorizations

Urodynamic Nurse Urology

Northwestern Medicine
Chicago
03.2021 - 11.2023
  • Performed Urodynamic Study
  • Within UDS, perform cystometry, cystography, electromyography, pressure flow studies, uroflowmetry, postvoid residual measurements, and video̖urodynamic studies̆
  • Provide nursing care and teaching to a high volume of post operative patients with a multitude of urological needs, including catheter changes, wound care, and the removal of drains, sutures and staples̆
  • Secondarily, handle regular patient visits and assist physicians with the execution of other procedures in the clinic as needed̋ ĕğ, intravesical botox instillations̆
  • Triage patients ̒via phone and NM MyChart̓ and assist them with any issues relating to pre and post̖op carĕ
  • Provide patient care in accordance with all regulatory requirements, and practice at the highest ethical levels in accordance with clinic and hospital missioňvision̆

Nursing Coordinator

Crown Home Health
Chicago
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Worked in collaboration with nursing management to coordinate the appropriate participation of nursing staƦ according to their scope of practicĕ
  • Assessed needs of patients via phone and coordinated follow̖up of care plans for those discharged from EŘhospitals in need of home carĕ
  • Assigned suitable nurse anďor physical therapist to each patient, after needs assessment̆
  • Became liaison of all activity̆

Charge Nurse

MADO Healthcare Old Town
Chicago
03.2018 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for coordination and implementation of long term care plans for 130ͅ patients, ensured compliance with physician orders and established policiešprocedures̆
  • Responsible for scheduling and supervising all medical appointments, logging client intake and outtake, as well as handling physician and social worker communications̆
  • Delegated patient care assignments based on nursing needs of each patient, the medical regimen, and the qualifications and experience of nursing staƦ members̆
  • Ordered and administered all medications and treatments as instructed by the physician, following facility protocol̆
  • Organized, updated, and maintained patient charts on a daily basis̆
  • Became fully responsible for handling and administering nasopharyngeal COVID̖19 testing for all patients̆

School Nurse

St. Joan of Arc Elementary School
Lisle
08.2004 - 06.2014
  • Performed routine inspections of the school premises to identify any potential hazards or risks to student safety.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
  • Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.

LVN Blue Cross Blue Shield Clinic

Palomar Medical Center
Poway
03.1999 - 01.2000
  • Assessed, organized, and provided quality nursing care to patients requiring insurance physicals, in accordance with physician instructions and facility protocols̆
  • Maintained accurate patient medical records by recording medical history, vital statistics and test results̆
  • Performed physical examinations and a number of medical procedures, including temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings, and blood withdrawal for diabetic screening and hemoglobin̆ Also obtained urinalysis for pregnancy and drug screenings̆
  • Assisted physicians by filing necessary paperwork and sending to insurance companies̆

LVN Pre̖Op ͬ Post̖Op

Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego
02.1991 - 12.1994
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and conditions before and after surgical procedures, ensuring compliance with physician orders and established hospital policies and procedures̆
  • Phase 1: Assessed, instructed, and prepared patients prior to surgery̆ Ensured that operative and informed consent forms were properly documented̆ Obtained and recorded vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedurĕ Initiated IV̡s and ensured patients were informed about the procedures̆
  • Phase 2: Reviewed post̖operative orders and continuously monitored patients̡ post̖operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to achieve optimal outcomes̆ Coordinated care plans for discharging patients homĕ
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families before and after surgical procedures, as well as educated them regarding patients̊ health issues, medication, and treatment plans̆

LVN EmergencƘ Room

Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
San Diego
03.1989 - 05.1991
  • Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient arrival at the ER during initial phases of acute illness or traumă
  • Performed medical procedures, such as EKG, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs, urinalysis, UCG testing, or administering medications̆ Also monitored laboratory results, blood work, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes̆
  • Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner̆
  • Merged empathy and strong interpersonal skills by ensuring both physical and emotional needs of patients and families were maintained̆

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05-2026

Associate of Science - LVN

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
05.1988

Some College (No Degree) - Genetic Counseling Assistant

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Checking and monitoring vital signs
  • Urgent care and emergency care
  • Patient and family education
  • Epic Charting–MyChart
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Excellent leadership and delegation skills
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent at maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding professional ethics
  • Excellent teamwork skills

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse, California, Illinois, 043-128610, 01/01/23
  • IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • CPI Crisis Intervention Certification

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse Dermatology

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current

Urodynamic Nurse Urology

Northwestern Medicine
03.2021 - 11.2023

Nursing Coordinator

Crown Home Health
09.2019 - 03.2021

Charge Nurse

MADO Healthcare Old Town
03.2018 - 03.2021

School Nurse

St. Joan of Arc Elementary School
08.2004 - 06.2014

LVN Blue Cross Blue Shield Clinic

Palomar Medical Center
03.1999 - 01.2000

LVN Pre̖Op ͬ Post̖Op

Sharp Memorial Hospital
02.1991 - 12.1994

LVN EmergencƘ Room

Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
03.1989 - 05.1991

Bachelor of Science - Health Administration

University of Phoenix

Associate of Science - LVN

Saddleback College

Some College (No Degree) - Genetic Counseling Assistant

Johns Hopkins University
Kellee Turner