Calista Vinson RN, BSN
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Registered Nurse with 1 year experience seeking a Home Health Infusion Nurse role with the company TwelveStone Health Partners. Experience of providing quality and compassionate care to 5 acute patients on a Cardiac 32-Bed Stepdown Unit applying skill sets such as phlebotomy and IV starts/therapy daily. Implementing thorough analysis of relevant medical history, coordination & collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and upholding the nursing standard of practice to empower, advocate & educate the patient.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 5 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Enhanced performance of student nurses and new-hire PCA's through training and evaluations.
- Contributed to 32-bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
- Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
Private Caregiver
Independently Employed
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Coordinated with multiple disciplinary teams for best patient health outcome and provided assistance with patients daily living standards.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Pharmacy Assistant
Sullivan’s Hometown Pharmacy
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided customer service while upholding the standards of the company and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN12.2022
Associates of Health Science -
Motlow State Community College
McMinnville, TN05.2019
Skills
- Paragon EMR
- Epic EMR
- Baxter IV Pump
- Alaris IV Pump
- PICC Line
- Internal Jugular/ Central Line
- ZOLL LifeVest
- Microsoft Office, Word and Powerpoint
- Wound Care/ Wound VAC
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Multistate)
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Languages
American Sign Language (ASL)
Elementary
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Private Caregiver
Independently Employed
02.2019 - 11.2019
Pharmacy Assistant
Sullivan’s Hometown Pharmacy
05.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Tennessee Tech University
Associates of Health Science -
Motlow State Community College
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