KARISSA FIELDS
Franklin
Summary
Proficient and daring nursing team member offering 9 years of client-facing experience. Adept at addressing client needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while caring for clients with a variety of medical diagnoses.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Peabody Place
Franklin
08.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders for 35+ residents.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Delivered compassionate care to enhance patient comfort and address psychological, social, and spiritual needs.
- Communicated patient status, care, and environmental concerns to nursing and clinical care supervisors to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Supported nursing staff in providing high-quality, patient-centered care through guidance and collaboration.
Registered Nurse
LNA Health Careers
Manchester
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw daily caseload of 20+ patients while demonstrating techniques to students, ensuring essential clinical practice.
- Trained 20+ students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and create individualized plans of care.
- Guided underperforming students to achieve clinical objectives.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Applied educational and clinical expertise to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Protected patients' dignity, rights and safety while providing students numerous learning opportunities each day.
Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
Laconia
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient care to patients with complex diagnoses, including end-of-life care, addressing both medical and emotional needs.
- Monitored and assessed patients post-operatively and provided post-op education to both patient and family.
- Administered medications PO, IV, SQ, IM and monitored patient response.
- Inserted and managed peripheral venous catheters as well as managed midline and central lines.
- Provided wound and ostomy dressing and care.
- Enhanced patient status to achieve baseline function through multi-modal interventions, coordinating with therapies and resources for optimal recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse manager, nursing staff, and clinical services to plan care for orthopedic and medical surgical patients, ensuring successful patient outcomes.
- Provided physical, psychological, and emotional support to patients and patient families.
- Maintained and managed patients' database in EMR software.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Concord Hospital
Laconia
07.2017 - 06.2020
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
NHTI - Concord's Community College
Concord, NH05.2020
High School Diploma -
Winnisquam Regional High School
Tilton, NH06.2017
Certifications And Licensure
- New Hampshire Nursing License, 07/01/20
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Peabody Place
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
LNA Health Careers
09.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2022
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Concord Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
NHTI - Concord's Community College
High School Diploma -
Winnisquam Regional High School