Kelly Harlander

Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in pediatric home healthcare, hospice care management, and acute care settings. Skilled in managing medically fragile clients with complex medical needs including tracheostomy and ventilator care, enteral feedings, and respiratory therapies. Proven ability to provide compassionate end-of-life care, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure continuity of care across various healthcare settings.

Pediatric RN at Accurate Home health care and Senior friend Home health care (2025-10 – Present)

PRN employment caring for medically fragile pediatric clients with complex medical needs including tracheostomy, ventilator dependence, feeding tubes, oxygen dependency, shunts, and cognitive deficits requiring constant monitoring.

• Provide care for medically fragile clients often requiring trach and vent management
• Monitor oxygen-dependent patients and manage feeding tubes
• Coordinate with outpatient OT/PT services for patients with limited mobility
• Provide care for patients requiring wheelchair accessibility

RN Case Management at Center well Home health care (2025-02 – 2025-10)

Case management for short-term home health patients requiring stabilization and education following recent medical events or hospitalizations.

• Perform patient intake and comprehensive assessments
• Manage medications and provide wound care
• Collaborate with supervisors, physicians, and families on care plans
• Provide patient and family education on self-evaluation and when to seek medical intervention
• Focus on fall prevention and preventing hospital readmissions
• Establish goals for stabilization and safety within home environment

RN Case Manager at Gentiva hospice (2024-03 – 2024-07)

Case management for hospice patients including intake assessment, care planning, medication management, and end-of-life care coordination.

• Perform intake evaluations to determine hospice service eligibility
• Coordinate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team
• Order supplies and equipment as needed for patient care
• Manage medication orders including controlled medications
• Provide on-call coverage and after-hours care coordination
• Adapt service visits based on patient status changes
• Provide family preparation and education as patient approaches end-of-life
• Ensure patient recertification and proper documentation

RN at All About Caring Pediatric Homecare (2023-07 – 2024-04)

Primary care for toddlers with extreme respiratory fragility requiring specialized respiratory management and monitoring.

• Monitor patient airway and oxygen saturation
• Manage strict intake schedules including G/J push feeds
• Administer respiratory therapies including vest treatment, CPT, cough assist, nebulizers
• Administer oral antibiotics as ordered
• Encourage family involvement and promote child independence
• Provide ongoing family and staff education
• Receive and communicate verbal orders from physicians and nurse manager
• Maintain inventory and ensure emergency equipment functionality

RN at Northwood Children's Services (2022-04 – 2023-05)

Nursing care in pediatric short-term inpatient psychiatric facility focusing on holistic treatment of children.

• Manage patient intake and discharge processes
• Monitor medications and provide patient education
• Document treatments, injuries, and self-harm incidents
• Monitor and document physical holds with on-call psychiatric consultation
• Schedule and ensure routine vaccinations and medical appointments
• Participate in weekly nursing and team meetings
• Perform new hire TB testing and documentation
• Coordinate vision, hearing, and dental visits

RN at Bayada Pediatric Home Healthcare (2017-07)

Pediatric home healthcare for infants through pre-teen clients with varying degrees of physical, mental, developmental, and medical needs including end-of-life care.

• Educate, encourage, and support families in patient care
• Process physician orders as needed
• Assist and accompany patients to medical appointments and therapies
• Monitor for changes in patient condition and provide emergency interventions
• Provide tracheostomy and ventilator care and equipment maintenance
• Manage enteral feedings, ostomies, G/J tubes
• Manage seizures and perform male/female catheterization
• Promote optimal growth and development through team approach

RN at Vent House Residence (2015-10 – 2017-01)

Care for ventilator-dependent adults in residential setting managing long-term chronic health conditions.

• Provide care for vent-dependent adults in residential setting
• Manage medical emergencies and acute situations
• Maintain tracheostomy equipment and manage associated care
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Manage enteral feedings and ensure proper feeding tube placement
• Monitor daily for changes in client condition
• Document and communicate with medical staff, coworkers, and families
• Encourage social interaction and independence

RN at Essentia Health Urgent Care (2012-08 – 2013-10)

Urgent care nursing including triage, patient assessment, and support for emergency procedures.

• Identify and assess medical emergencies upon patient arrival
• Expedite safe transfer to appropriate department
• Room patients and chart intake information
• Order specimen collection, x-rays, and diagnostic testing
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners during procedures
• Obtain and process routine specimens
• Administer medications and immunizations
• Educate patients and families on follow-up care and safety instructions

LPN/RN at Benedictine Health Center (2010-04 – 2012-12)

Post-acute care nursing for short-term patients requiring treatment following surgical procedures and hospital stays.

• Provide wound care for surgical sites and pressure sores
• Manage diabetic conditions in patients
• Provide pain management and assistance with ambulation
• Manage care for 15-30 residents as floor nurse
• Implement fall prevention strategies
• Delegate duties to CNAs, volunteers, and support staff
• Detect and manage medical emergencies
• Communicate with physicians and process new orders

Associates of Science in Nursing – Lake Superior College (2008-04 – 2011-04)