Kelsey T

Serves as an independent Patient Advocate managing complex Medicare and Medicaid cases end-to-end, coordinating care across providers and insurers, and developing individualized action plans to improve patient access and outcomes.

Coordinates prior authorizations for psychiatric and medical medications, manages medication refill requests, triages crisis calls, and collaborates with providers and pharmacists to ensure continuity of care.

Triaged and assessed student health needs, provided treatment for various conditions, administered medications and vaccinations, performed diagnostic tests, and educated students on health and wellness topics.

Communicated with parents and staff regarding student health concerns, ensured compliance with immunization regulations, triaged and treated campers, and managed emergency medications.

Sole medical professional responsible for care of 255 students and 30 staff, managed daily care, administered medications and insulin, trained staff on EpiPen administration, and developed action plans for allergies and asthma.

Answered phone inquiries from parents and patients, assessed and implemented care based on telephone triage, coordinated COVID-19 testing, and administered vaccines to children ages 0-19.

Provided care in high-stress emergency situations, inserted intravenous catheters for pediatric patients, and delivered comprehensive care from initial treatment through discharge.

Performed daily physical and emotional assessments, inserted and maintained NG tubes, administered medications, and performed crisis interventions including de-escalation techniques.

Provided psychiatric care across a wide age range, specialized in managing acute psychiatric conditions and co-occurring disorders, and supported crisis de-escalation and safe discharge planning.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Rhode Island, completed in December 2017.

Associate in Nursing from the Community College of Rhode Island, completed in May 2017.