Kelly Jo Steele
Pierre
Summary
Dedicated Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner skilled in clinical judgment and effective communication. Known for developing individualized care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Avera St. Mary's Hospital
Pierre, SD
10.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care delivery.
- Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Assess patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Monitor patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Rapid City Medical Center- South
Rapid City, SD
12.2023 - 11.2025
- Educated patients on disease management and preventive health practices.
- Provided elderly patients with preventative health measures including vaccinations, screenings, medication adjustments according to age-related needs.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
Registered Nurse
Monument Health Emergency Department
Rapid City, SD
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Streamlined triage processes, improving patient flow and reducing wait times in emergency department.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular
Monument Health Heart & Vascular Institute
Rapid City, SD
10.2015 - 07.2023
- Assessed and monitored cardiovascular patients' conditions, ensuring timely interventions and care adjustments.
- Educated patients on heart health management, medications, and lifestyle modifications for improved outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Actively participated in case conferences to discuss complex patients'' needs and develop holistic care plans accordingly.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Rapid City, SD12-2013
Skills
- Clinical judgment, direct patient care
- Differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and treatment
- Compassionate care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- 2026
BLS - Basic Life Support - 2026
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Care Course - 2023
Timeline
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Avera St. Mary's Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Rapid City Medical Center- South
12.2023 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
Monument Health Emergency Department
01.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular
Monument Health Heart & Vascular Institute
10.2015 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
Clarkson College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University