Chris Kingsbury
West Springfield,MA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nurse who monitors patient's heart rhythms, vitals and administers cardiac and other medications in accordance with treatment and care planning. Collaborates with medical staff during interdisciplinary rounds and implements care plans based on patient test results, medical history and current status. Monitor patient's EKG status in accordance to their baseline and report changes or abnormalities. Educates patients and families on procedures, medications and tests.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cooley Dickinson
06.2023 - Current
- Track and record patient EKG rhythms
- Provide care for cardiac, neurological, and post-op patients with comorbidities by implementing various healthcare interventions; cardiac monitoring, bladder scanning, medication administration and titration.
- Evaluate patient status and administer cardiac and other medications safely in accordance to physician orders and guidelines.
- Report and identify changes in patient status through assessments and notify responding physician.
- Implement treatment and care plans to improve patient outcomes by using critical thinking nursing interventions and evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate during interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, case managers, social work, and pharmacists to update and develop care plans.
- Provide effective discharge planning and patient and family education to enhance patient satisfaction and reduce readmissions.
Nursing Internship
Cooley Dickinson
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to RN.
- Administered medications via oral, IV push and IM injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures..
- Documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA01.2023
Skills
- Team work, dependability, time management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Conflict resolution
- Communication
- Telemetry monitoring
- Organization
- Interpersonal relationship development
Clinical Experience
Telemetry, Perioperative, OR, PACU, CVIR, & ICU Units
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Northmapton, MA
Pediatrics & Med Surg D5 Stroke Units
Baystate Hospital
Springfield, MA
Psychiatric Care & OB Units
Baystate Franklin Hospital
Greenfield, MA
Certification
American Heart Association BLS - Expires May 2025
American Heart Association ACLS - Expires February 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cooley Dickinson
06.2023 - Current
Nursing Internship
Cooley Dickinson
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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