Chelsey Smelser
Grand Junction
Summary
Compassionate RN with expertise in medication administration, patient assessments, and education. Committed to enhancing patient care through strong clinical judgment and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN,BSN, Charge Nurse Clinical Decision Unit ED Obs
Intermountain Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment options.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient conditions and determine appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new nursing staff, promoting best practices in patient care.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safer healthcare environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency within nursing units.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
RN Floor Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes in patient conditions and promptly reporting to healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment regimens.
Endoscopy Technician
Te Endoscopy Center of Westren Colorado
06.2019 - 06.2024
- Operated endoscopy equipment to ensure safe and effective procedures.
- Assisted in patient preparation, ensuring comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies, optimizing availability for procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care and procedural efficiency.
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
- Improved patient comfort during endoscopic procedures by providing attentive care and maintaining a calming environment.
- Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
- Assisted in the collection of diagnostic specimens during endoscopic procedures, ensuring proper labeling and handling for accurate laboratory analysis.
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Ensured timely completion of endoscopic procedures by effectively assisting physicians with scope insertions, biopsies, and polypectomies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO05-2024
Cosmetology License -
MJM Cosmetology School
Grand Junction, CO06-2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Staff supervision
- HIPAA education
- Supply restocking
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Compact State RN License
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- port access
- Valid Driver's License
Timeline
RN,BSN, Charge Nurse Clinical Decision Unit ED Obs
Intermountain Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
06.2024 - 04.2025
Endoscopy Technician
Te Endoscopy Center of Westren Colorado
06.2019 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Christian University
Cosmetology License -
MJM Cosmetology School
Daisy Award recipient
Chelsey Smelser, BSN, RN, is part of our Clinical Decision Unit, and was recently honored with the Intermountain L.O.V.E./DAISY Award for the extraordinary empathy she showed to a family in need.
After a long journey with nowhere to stay, they found comfort in Chelsey, who secured a safe place for them to rest and cared for them with grace. Her actions created a moment of relief during one of their hardest nights.
"Chelsey's compassion made a lasting impact on our family during one of the most difficult nights of our lives...She made us feel seen, supported, and cared for.," said her nominator.
Thank you for being a leader in clinical excellence, and serving with empathy!