Kelsey Hackman
Yorba Linda
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience in telemetry, medical-surgical, emergency, ICU, and postpartum units. Skilled in patient assessment, evidence-based care, and clear communication with interdisciplinary teams. Recognized by preceptors for strong critical-thinking skills, and a calm bedside manner. Eager to contribute to a hospital team dedicated to safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nanny
Self-employeed
03.2023 - Current
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding, and foster relationships.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support children's social and emotional growth.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners, and personal hygiene.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties, as well as running errands.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Personal Care Assistant
Self-employeed
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity, while providing personal care assistance.
- Remained alert to the problems or health issues of clients, and competently responded.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bed-bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching, and strength-building.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to the case manager.
RDA
Park Place Dentistry
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills, and talent for building relationships.
- Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating a collaborative environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA08-2025
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental
UEI College
Anaheim, CA06-2013
High School Diploma -
Esperanza High School
Anaheim, CA06-2010
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Reliable
- Documentation and charting
- Multitasking capacity
- Infection control practices
- Catheter insertion and care
- Pathophysiology fundamentals
- safe patient handling
- compassion and empathy
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Cultural competence
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH Stroke Scale certification
Accomplishments
- Achieved BSN by completing academics with accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained strict infection control protocols and OSHA compliance, contributing to a safe and clean clinical environment.
- Trained and mentored two new dental assistants, supporting teamwork and smooth clinic operations.
- Provided full-time care for children ranging from newborn to school age, supporting physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with families, maintaining long-term employment with multiple families over 4 years.
- Responded calmly and effectively to medical concerns, minor injuries, and urgent situations, using CPR and first aid training as needed.
- Completed clinical hours in medical-surgical, pediatrics, mental health, maternal newborn, and community health settings
Certification
- BLS/CPR
- PALS/ACLS
- NIH
- First Aid
Volunteer Work
- Assisted with special events and programs for church events.
- Completed daily tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
Timeline
Family Nanny
Self-employeed
03.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Self-employeed
11.2021 - 12.2023
RDA
Park Place Dentistry
09.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental
UEI College
High School Diploma -
Esperanza High School