Kirsten Bergstrom
Longwood,FL
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 18 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging role in Charge Nurse capacity. Well-organized and smoothly evaluates patients using routine procedures. Good prioritization, documentation and records management abilities.
Overview
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Work History
Central Monitoring Unit, Charge Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
Orlando, FL
10 2021 - Current
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Interacted smoothly with staff to communicate monitoring needs for patients.
- Oversees electrocardiogram monitoring.
Hospital Staffer
Advent Health Orlando
Orlando, FL
8 2021 - Current
- Coordinated with unit Charge nurses regarding scheduled staff
- Use of Microsoft Excel workbooks
- Documents completed work in appropriate logbooks.
- Pleasantly greeted all callers and asked how to be of assistance.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
ICU RN Float Pool
Advent Health Orlando
Orlando, FL
8 2008 - 10 2021
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Neuro ICU RN
Advent Health Orlando
Orlando, FL
2 2008 - 8 2008
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Multisystem ICU RN
Florida Hospital Winter Park
Winter Park, FL
8 2006 - 2 2008
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Cardiovascular ICU RN
Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
2 2006 - 5 2006
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Closely monitored post-op heart and lung transplant patients, using CO/CI, IABP, ABP and PA measurements.
PCU RN
Health Central Hospital
Ocoee, FL
6 2004 - 8 2005
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.2004
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.1999
Skills
- Critical care
- Direct Patient Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Staff supervision
- Staff Management
- Staff education and training
- Patient care standards
Certification
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
Timeline
Central Monitoring Unit, Charge Nurse
Advent Health Orlando
10 2021 - Current
Hospital Staffer
Advent Health Orlando
8 2021 - Current
ICU RN Float Pool
Advent Health Orlando
8 2008 - 10 2021
Neuro ICU RN
Advent Health Orlando
2 2008 - 8 2008
Multisystem ICU RN
Florida Hospital Winter Park
8 2006 - 2 2008
Cardiovascular ICU RN
Shands Hospital
2 2006 - 5 2006
PCU RN
Health Central Hospital
6 2004 - 8 2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Valencia College