KIERSTEN ROBINSON
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Compassionate nurse with over 4 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse and recently obtained a Registered Nursing License in 2021. Skilled in applying interventions to enhance quality of life and achieve patient outcome goals. Demonstrates leadership qualities and fosters strong relationships with patients and families. Detail-oriented and adept at prioritizing care, dedicated to providing family-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice RN Case Manager/ Admission RN
Compassus Hospice
04.2024 - Current
- Identified medical equipment and supplies needed by patient; arranged for delivery and set up as appropriate.
- Developed effective communication strategies with families to provide support throughout the course of illness.
- Participated in planning meetings with staff from multiple agencies to facilitate smooth transitions for hospice patients.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Offered dedicated emotional support through active listening skills to families facing challenging times.
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted/ collaborated with physicians for all patients during admission, procedure, and recovery.
- Observation and detailed documentation of the patient
- Carried out orders of physicians responsibly and in timely manner to ensure the best patient outcome
- Prioritized safety and advocated for laboring mother and infant at all times
- Circulated in the OR for cesarean sections routine and emergent
- Circulated procedural room and OR for various surgeries
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspen Children's Clinic Of Broken Arrow
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clarehouse
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care, and medication dosing
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies rectally, and orally while overseeing pain management plans
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Franciscan Villa
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify the course of treatment
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
- Identified changes in patient's condition or behavior that may require medical intervention or additional assessment.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration rates regularly throughout shift.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, RN
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK12.2020
Licensed Practical Nursing Certification - Licensed Practical Nursing
Indian Capital Technology Center - Muskogee
Muskogee, OK12.2016
Skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Assisting physicians
- Educating families
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Detail oriented
- First Aid/CPR
- ACLS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Immunization skills
- Excellent Advocate
- Case Management
- Hospice Care
- Wound Care
Timeline
Hospice RN Case Manager/ Admission RN
Compassus Hospice
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspen Children's Clinic Of Broken Arrow
05.2018 - 04.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clarehouse
04.2018 - 04.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Franciscan Villa
04.2017 - 04.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, RN
Tulsa Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Certification - Licensed Practical Nursing
Indian Capital Technology Center - Muskogee