Chris Kuykendall
Forney,TX
Summary
Hard working nursing professional with 20 years of experience as an RN. I have worked in Emergency Medicine, PACU and Interventional Radiology. Strong attention to detail, clinical collaboration and emergency response experience. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN Interventional Radiology
Medical City Dallas Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Administer moderate sedation for various IR procedures to include various biopsies, embolizations, central line placement, etc. as well as emergent embolic and hemorrhagic procedures
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patient condition promptly.
- Assist Anesthesiologist during General Anesthesia procedures
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
Staff RN PACU
Medical City Dallas Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided post operative surgical care for Adult and Pediatric patients for various surgical procedures to include various Orthopedic cases, Craniofacial, Urologic, General Surgical, DIEP flap, etc.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Work closely Nursing Team, Anesthesiologist, Surgeon and Hospitalist to ensure optimal outcomes for pt safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients conditions promptly.
ED Supervisor/Staff RN Full Time
Texas Health Rockwall
12.2017 - 08.2022
- Charge nurse, Chart Audits, supervision of staff and direct reporting to ED Director and Manager
- Triage and direct patient care of Med Surg, Intermediate Care and ICU level patients
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Staff RN ER PRN
Health Trust Staffing Agency
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Floated to various Dallas area ED's to work as staff RN.
Director of Nursing and Facility Manager
Pinnacle Emergency
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Selection and hiring of ED nursing and radiology staff
- Maintain/monitor Facility maintenance,Pharmacy, Lab and Radiology supply, documentation and compliance
- Review and revision of facility policies and procedures
- Management of employee health files, credentials and certifications
Unit Supervisor Medical Center of Arlington ER
Medical Center of Arlington
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Supervise 13 RN’s and 5 ED Techs/Secretaries per shift
- Assign nurses, techs and patients to specific ED rooms/teams to maximize effectiveness of nursing care and ED flow
- Managed transfers of patients and MOT’s to outlying facilities for continuity of care or for need of specialized treatment.
- Close collaboration with ED physicians, management and House supervisor
Manager Nursing/Respiratory Therapy Jewish Medical Center East ER
Jewish Medical Center East
01.2011 - 10.2012
- Manage RN's, Techs and RT's in 19 bed Ambulatory Care ER
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Associate Nurse Manager Jewish Hospital ER
Jewish Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Assist in managing approximately 65 employees in 30 bed ER
- Managed day-to-day operations and workflows for nursing department.
- Streamlined nursing workflows to increase efficiency, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores.
- Recruited, hired and trained nursing department staff.
Staff RN Jewish ER
Jewish Hospital
06.2004 - 01.2010
- Direct patient care of various Transplant, Med Surg, Intermediate Care and ICU level patients
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
Surgical ScrubTech
Suburban Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Reduced surgical errors by properly setting up and organizing surgical instruments for easy access during procedures.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new Surgical Scrub Technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure a high standard of performance across the team.
- Scrubbed various General, GYN, Plastics, Orthopedic, Neuro, ENT, Bariatric, Vascular and ENT procedures
Previous work experience as Phlebotomist, EKG tech, Nursing assistant
01.1994 - 01.2001
Education
BSN -
Indiana Wesleyan
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Ivy Tech College
05.2004
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Moderate Sedation
- Postoperative Care
- Clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical Care
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse, TX current-5/2023
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Staff RN Interventional Radiology
Medical City Dallas Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Staff RN PACU
Medical City Dallas Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2023
ED Supervisor/Staff RN Full Time
Texas Health Rockwall
12.2017 - 08.2022
Staff RN ER PRN
Health Trust Staffing Agency
09.2016 - 03.2018
Director of Nursing and Facility Manager
Pinnacle Emergency
09.2015 - 11.2017
Unit Supervisor Medical Center of Arlington ER
Medical Center of Arlington
01.2013 - 09.2015
Manager Nursing/Respiratory Therapy Jewish Medical Center East ER
Jewish Medical Center East
01.2011 - 10.2012
Associate Nurse Manager Jewish Hospital ER
Jewish Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
Staff RN Jewish ER
Jewish Hospital
06.2004 - 01.2010
Surgical ScrubTech
Suburban Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
Previous work experience as Phlebotomist, EKG tech, Nursing assistant
01.1994 - 01.2001
BSN -
Indiana Wesleyan
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Ivy Tech College
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