Kelly Andrews
Carriere
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 18 years of experience in direct patient care, medication administration, and wound care. Proven ability to monitor patient conditions and facilitate efficient patient flow, enhancing overall care quality. Currently certified in IV therapy and CPR.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
LPN
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored heart rhythms for 2 to 3 units, ensuring timely response to critical changes in patient conditions.
- Gained experience in telemetry, med surg, and stepdown units, enhancing versatility in nursing.
- Adapted to both day and night shifts, providing consistent support to patients.
- Facilitated admissions and discharges to maintain efficient patient flow.
- Prepared patients for procedures such as angiograms
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs daily.
LPN
Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Picayune
10.2008 - 08.2021
- Administered medications per physicians' orders to ensure optimal care for up to 30 residents per shift.
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily.
- Led charge nurse responsibilities, overseeing admissions, discharges, appointments, skilled charting, and communication with MD/Nurse Practitioner.
- Became the wound care nurse for the facility for 2 years
- Coordinated comprehensive wound care for all residents, ensuring proper treatment protocols were followed.
- Applied advanced wound care techniques including wound vacs, treatment of surgical sites, abscesses, pressure sores, and ulcers.
- Performed weekly assessments of skin areas to track changes and recorded detailed findings for review.
- Evaluated residents' skin conditions weekly to identify risks.
- Coordinated with physician to address new skin problems, securing timely orders for effective treatment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS03-2026
Associate of Arts - Proficiency in Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MSHigh School Diploma -
Alfred Bonnabel High School
Kenner, LASkills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- IV therapy initiation
- EKG administration
- ADL assistance
- Family communication
- Compassionate care
Certification
• IV therapy
• CPR
• CPR
Dates
- High School Graduate, 2004
- Start of LPN position, 2008
Timeline
LPN
Slidell Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current
LPN
Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
10.2008 - 08.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Pearl River Community College
Associate of Arts - Proficiency in Nursing
Pearl River Community College
High School Diploma -
Alfred Bonnabel High School