CHELSEA DEMPSEY
Chelsea_Dempsey@bsmcon.edu
Objective: Senior level BSN student with over two years of patient care experience seeking employment
as a new graduate registered nurse
Education BON SECOURS MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF NURSING, RICHMOND,VA
January 2018 – December 2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, RICHMOND, VA
August 2011-May 2017
College of Humanities and Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science:
Concentration in Health Science
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Work Experience BON SECOURS ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL, RICHMOND, VA
Immersion, Coronary Care Unit, August 2020 – November 2020
•215-hour preceptorship on an intensive care unit
HCA JOHNSTON-WILLIS HOSPITAL, RICHMOND, VA
Nurse Extern, Intermediate Care Unit, December 2019 – Present
•Provide direct care to step-down patients under the supervision of a registered
nurse
•Monitor vital signs, perform EKGs and bladder scans, empty drains, assist with
patient mobility, document findings, and prioritize patient care at the direction of
the RN
•Ensure safety of all patients
BON SECOURS ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL, RICHMOND, VA
Behavioral Health Technician, May 2018 – Present
• Provide direct care for adults with psychological disorders on acute, general, and
geriatric behavioral health units
• Implement safety and crisis management techniques when needed
• Facilitate group activities and provide therapeutic support amongst patients
• Aid nursing staff in tasks such as vital signs and blood glucose checks
CUMBERLAND HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS,
NEW KENT, VA
Behavioral Health Counselor, February 2018 – May 2018
• Provide direct care for children/adolescents with neurobehavioral problems,
brain injuries or chronic illnesses
• Establish a rapport with patients that creates a trusting, therapeutic relationship
in order to deliver the best care while promoting wellness
• Implement safety and crisis management techniques for patients when needed
• Plan and implement group activities among patients
WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY ON CHESAPEAKE BAY,
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Connections Program Coordinator, May 2017-December 2017
• Implement therapeutic recreational needs of the independent living and assisted
living individuals who attend the program
• Plan the activities for each day and oversee that the activities are ran in a way
that facilitates growth in each individual
• Monitor changes in behavior of each individual and ensure that physical,
intellectual, emotional, social, vocational, and spiritual domains of wellness are
met each day
• Supervise and mentor interns that co-lead/lead the program
Internship WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY ON CHESAPEAKE BAY,
Experience VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Intern, January 2017-May 2017
• Lead an activity-based program under the supervision of the program
coordinator that provides a fun, active environment in which independence and a
healthy lifestyle are the main focus
• Transport residents, communicate any changes in behavior of the residents, calm
distressed individuals and chart at the end of each meeting
RICHMOND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM, RICHMOND, VA
Intern, September 2016-December 2016
• Work alongside VCU Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy and Social Work to assist
elderly, low-income adults in their place of residence
• Meet with patients in a clinical setting and address any concerns that could be
taken care of outside of their primary care physician
• Provide services that include taking blood pressure, blood glucose, analyzing
medication lists, coordinating care and nutritional counseling
Volunteer JAMAICA COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION, NEGRIL, JAMAICA
Experience March 2017
• Immerse oneself in the Jamaican life and culture to get a better understanding of
how to assess the countries’ community health needs
• Develop lesson plans and care packages for early childhood institutes, primary
schools and high schools that would help the Jamaican students to have a better
understanding of nutrition, physical activity and dental hygiene
• Assist in coordinating several health fairs through-out the Negril community
including home visits to assist individuals who were unable to access a primary
care physician. Services included taking blood pressure, blood glucose, Body
Max Index, eye screenings, nutritional counseling and HIV/AIDS counseling
• Develop relationships with many individuals and gather the proper information
needed to facilitate future trips to Jamaica
Certifications CPR/AED BLS for the Healthcare Provider – January 2020-2022
Non-Abusive Physiological and Physical Intervention (NAPPI) – May 2020-2021
