Chelsea Black
Fayetteville
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over twelve years of diverse experience in acute care and emergency services. Recognized for strong critical thinking abilities and sound clinical judgment, consistently upholding professionalism while prioritizing patient safety and quality outcomes. Expertise in adapting to evolving responsibilities and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient care. Committed to maintaining high standards of clinical excellence in every aspect of nursing practice.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical inpatient RN
VA Medical Center
Fayetteville, AR
10.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care for 3-5 veterans per shift including head to toe assessments, IV therapies, blood product administration, monitoring telemetry, management of post operative patients, and patient education on medications and disease processes.
- Coordinated efforts with various specialists to formulate individualized care plans that address the unique needs of veterans.
- Assisted with wound care, RT, PT, and OT
In-home assessment RN
Home Helpers Home Care
Rogers, AR
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for home caregiving classes, focusing on essential caregiving techniques and best practices.
- Assessed and authorized patient eligibility for Medicaid coverage.
- Facilitated comprehensive home assessments that improved client satisfaction. Achieved effective phone triage results by streamlining communication processes. Enhanced service delivery through collaboration with support teams.
Travel RN
Atlas Medical Staffing
Omaha, NE
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Executed multiple travel nursing contracts across various healthcare environments, ensuring high-quality patient care in intensive care, post-anesthesia care units, medical units, and emergency services.
- Adapted to updated hospital systems and worked with interdisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of clinical safety and effectiveness.
- Streamlined and maintained precise documentation practices in various electronic medical systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
Intensive Care RN
Northwest Health System, Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, Arkansas
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Recovery and management of post-surgical CV patients (CABG, Valve, Carotid, Femoral/Popliteal)
- Care of STEMI patients/post heart catheterization patients as well as management removal of femoral and venous sheaths and transcutaneous pacing with and without epicardial wires
- Care and Maintenance of patients on Left Ventricular Assist Device (Impella, balloon pump)
- Assisting with intubation and maintaining ventilator; performing weaning trials; care of tracheostomy patients
- Use of critical care drips including vasodilators, vasoconstrictors, insulin, antiarrhythmics, blood products and volume expanders
- Initiating and maintaining therapeutic hypothermia protocol
Travel RN
TRS Healthcare
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Adapted to multiple acute care settings through successful completion of travel assignments, effectively collaborating with new teams and aligning with unit workflows.
- Provided exceptional patient care across multiple facilities and specialties, demonstrating agility in adjusting to evolving care unit policies and protocols.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
Springdale, AR
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Performed rapid patient assessments and prioritized care using ESI triage system in a high volume ER
- utilized strong critical thinking skills to identify life threatening conditions and ensure immediate intervention when indicated
- collaborated with EMS personnel during patient handoffs to ensure accurate triage categorization and timely treatment
Medical Surgical-Telemetry unit RN
Washington Regional M.C.
Fayetteville, AR
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Coordinated follow-up assessments and interventions for surgical patients to monitor progress and address complications.
- Conducted thorough assessments and continuous monitoring of patients following catheterization procedures.
- Managed blood product administration, focusing on thorough patient condition assessment and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance patient recovery through physical, occupational, and respiratory therapy assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas Ft. Smith
Ft. Smith, AR12-2013
Skills
- patient prioritization and triage assessment
- critical thinking and clinical judgement
- Leadership and team
collaboration - Time management in high acuity environments
- Communication and
interpersonal skills - Management of complex
patient cases - proficient in multiple EMR systems- CPRS, Cerner, Epic, Meditech, and Medhost
Certification
Arkansas State Nursing License (R095312)
Certifications
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Medical Surgical inpatient RN
VA Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
In-home assessment RN
Home Helpers Home Care
10.2022 - 06.2023
Travel RN
Atlas Medical Staffing
01.2019 - 10.2022
Intensive Care RN
Northwest Health System, Bentonville, Arkansas
03.2017 - 01.2019
Travel RN
TRS Healthcare
04.2016 - 03.2017
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northwest Medical Center
11.2015 - 04.2016
Medical Surgical-Telemetry unit RN
Washington Regional M.C.
02.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas Ft. Smith