Kirsten Ferrari
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with a five years of experience in providing individualized patient focused care. I am proactive and resourceful with superior work ethic.
I have skills in thorough assessments, building a rapport with my patients and working effectively with ride ranges of physicians, technologist, nurses, and other staff members. I am a great learner and am excited for new challenges and to learn new skill sets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Springs Medical Center
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2023 - Current
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Solaris Hospice
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Namaste Alzheimer Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Parkmoor Village Healthcare Center
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Assessed and examined up to 10 sub-acute patients on my floor
- Effectively communicated with physicians to deliver information to my patients on test results, treatment options, and recommended procedures
- Set up referrals with specialist to handle patients needs
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Updated patient charts using Point Click Care with data to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods
CASE MANAGER
Bristol Hospice
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Registered Nurse
Care Initiatives- Stratford Specialty Care
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Initiatives-Stratford Specialty Care
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
Private Caregiver
Margo Haman- (1-515-230-2179)
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming
Waitress
Wallaby's Bar and Grille
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Followed checklists for shift start and end to help with smooth transitions
- Verified cash drawer against the day’s receipts
- Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties
Private Nanny
Kohls , Jay&Dani (1-515-297-1565)
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children ages newborn-3rd grade.
Child Care Worker
Webster City Daycare
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings
- Communicated with owners, board members and support team concerning personnel matters
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Boone, IA2018
High School Diploma -
Webster City High School
Webster City, IA2012
Skills
- Registered Nurse
- Critical thinking skills
- Urgent care and emergency care
- Patient and family advocacy
- CPR certification
- Culturally competent care
- Time management skills
- Adaptable
- Companionship and emotional support
- Assessment skills
- Committed team player
- Technology skills
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide
- Registered Nurse in IA, 151406, 2018
- Regisgtered Nursing in CO, 1659745-Present
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Springs Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Solaris Hospice
05.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Namaste Alzheimer Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
CASE MANAGER
Bristol Hospice
09.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Parkmoor Village Healthcare Center
11.2018 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Care Initiatives- Stratford Specialty Care
06.2018 - 11.2018
Private Caregiver
Margo Haman- (1-515-230-2179)
04.2017 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Initiatives-Stratford Specialty Care
06.2016 - 06.2018
Waitress
Wallaby's Bar and Grille
11.2014 - 06.2016
Private Nanny
Kohls , Jay&Dani (1-515-297-1565)
08.2010 - 08.2014
Child Care Worker
Webster City Daycare
05.2010 - 08.2012
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Webster City High School
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