Kristin Tarn
Gypsum,KS
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse specializing in psychiatry at Salina Regional Health Center, adept in mental health counseling and therapeutic communication. Excelled in multidisciplinary collaboration, enhancing patient care across eleven nursing homes. Proven track record in de-escalation techniques, significantly improving patient and family education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Salina Regional Health Center
04.2017 - Current
- Manage approximately 50 incoming call, emails, and prescription refill requests per day
- Provide care and support to patients and their families with mental illnesses
- Teaching patients and families about mental health and self-care
- Manage a constant stream of patient phone calls for six mental health providers
- Schedule patient appointments for eleven nursing homes/assisted living facilities
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided care for 30 patients a day before, during and after dialysis
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS05-2016
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Mental health counseling
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Education
- Client Education
- Care team collaboration
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Salina Regional Health Center
04.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
07.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kansas Wesleyan University
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