Kaitlyn Crites
Colcord
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in clinical judgment and compassionate care, while currently at Ozarks Community Hospital. Excelled in delivering patient-focused outcomes, mastering intravenous therapy, and enhancing interdisciplinary communication. Demonstrated a commitment to patient safety and education, achieving significant improvements in patient care delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit
Ozarks Community Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maples Nursing and Rehab
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05-2024
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient care assessment
- Documentation
- Attention to detail
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit
Ozarks Community Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maples Nursing and Rehab
10.2021 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehab
05.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern State University
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