Derien Krone
Springfield,MO
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in patient care and clinical leadership. Skilled in staff training, resource management, and collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Mercy Hospital
Springfield, MO
03.2025 - Current
- Managed staffing levels to ensure effective patient care.
- Ensured safe, high-quality, cost-effective care through oversight of competent co-workers.
- Proactively involved in patient flow and bed management issues in collaboration with the Staffing Office.
- Optimized resource utilization to support productivity and achieve financial targets.
- Accountable for the professional responsibilities and adherence to policy and regulatory guidelines of direct and indirect care providers.
- Conducted performance evaluations to enhance staff development and training initiatives.
- Assisted in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, orientation, and training of new nursing personnel.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with other administrative personnel, physicians and co-workers to communicate and improve processes across the continuum.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Springfield, MO
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Provide comprehensive care to patients recovering from surgery, acute illnesses, and chronic diseases.
- Perform detailed patient assessments, develop care plans, and monitor progress, ensuring all interventions are in alignment with best practices and physician orders.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, physical therapists, and dietitians to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and medication management, enhancing their recovery and adherence to treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet, and lifestyle modifications, empowering patients to take charge of their health.
- Coordinated patient flow for admissions, transfers, and discharges as Charge Nurse.
- Precepted and mentored new nurses, promoting knowledge transfer and confidence in clinical skills.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and best practices consistently.
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Medical Center
Conway, AR
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted patients and families with basic care, monitoring, and hygiene to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Responded promptly to call lights and addressed requests from patients, families, and staff to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Performed laboratory tests including EKGs and phlebotomy to facilitate accurate patient diagnosis.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05-2023
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, ARSkills
- Clinical leadership
- Patient care management
- Nursing supervision
- Quality assurance
- Staff management
- Employee recruitment and hiring
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Patient education
References
- Amanda Beaver, Professor, Clinical instructor, (501) 289-8004, abeaver@uca.edu
- Lauren Banks, Clinical Instructor, (501) 388-9931, latoyebi1@uca.edu
- Nanette McGee, Bath and Body Works, Store Manager, (417) 834-4234, ndina67@yahoo.com
- Annette Gartman, Professor, Clinical instructor, (501) 450-5517, egartman@uca.edu
Activities Honors Skills
- Co-Chair of Mercy Hospital Springfield Clinical Supervisor Council (2026)
- University of Central Arkansas Nursing Student Association – Member (2022-23)
- Nursing Expo - University of Central Arkansas School of Nursing Ambassador (2022)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - Kappa Rho Chapter Member (2022-23)
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (2023)
- CPR Certified (2023-current)
- NIHSS Certified (2025)
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Mercy Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
05.2023 - 03.2025
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
East Arkansas Community College