Christa Ketola
L'Anse,Michigan
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2021.10 - 2024.02
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures of 50 patients.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges on daily basis.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information of 50 patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within team dynamic.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care Unit
2008.03 - 2021.09
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures od 50 patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges on daily basis.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within team dynamic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
Baraga, MI05.2028
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI01.2004
High School Diploma -
Baraga High School
Baraga, MI05.1993
Skills
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Responsible and Dependable
- CPR/AED
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Palliative Care
- Medication Administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Geriatric Care
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Certified phlebotomist since August of 2021.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2021.10 - 2024.02
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care Unit
2008.03 - 2021.09
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
St. Clair County Community College
High School Diploma -
Baraga High School
- Certified phlebotomist since August of 2021.
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