KELLIE BESSLER
Manhattan
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with experience within Oncology, Telemetry, and step-down unit. Organized and motivated leader. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Riverside Cancer Institute
01.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of complications among immunocompromised patients receiving chemotherapy infusions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating continuity of care among healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Mercy Medical Center
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Created, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Flight Attendant
Spirit Airlines Inc.
03.2014 - 11.2020
- Trained in customer service education, conflict resolution techniques and safety procedures to remain current on new requirements and procedures.
- Offered answers to passengers' questions and resolved issues that arose during flights.
- Participated in pre-flight briefings to discuss pre-flight checks, flight details, weather, and service plans.
- Instructed passengers on safety and emergency procedures and demonstrated proper use of equipment.
- Took measures during unusual conditions to maximize safety of customers and crew.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mokena, IL12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL08.2024
Skills
- First Aid and CPR
- Clinical documentation
- Central line care
- Symptom management
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Task Prioritization
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Creative and Energetic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient Education and Counseling
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Riverside Cancer Institute
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension Mercy Medical Center
03.2023 - 12.2023
Flight Attendant
Spirit Airlines Inc.
03.2014 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
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