Kirsten Lara
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Proactive, meticulous nurse with proven leadership and motivational skills and over 17 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Respectful and clear communicator focused on enhancing teamwork and working collaboratively to address challenges with logical approaches. Insightful leader with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2016 - Current
- Attained and maintained level 3 career ladder nurse status through advancing personal job performance.
- Assisted in staff scheduling and maintaining appropriate staff matrix.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/Lead Educator
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures as lead educator.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Facilitated level 1 trials for new treatment protocols in infusion department.
Registered Nurse
St. Anthony's Hospital
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed and documented changes in up to 3 critically ill patient's conditions and prepared patient for transfer to lower levels of care
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
Owner/Manager of Operations
Kaylor Acupuncture, Inc
08.2006 - 12.2012
- Founded and managed successful private alternative health practice.
- Coordinated care with doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and acupuncturists to develop comprehensive health and wellness plans for each client.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Experienced in staff management including training, reviewing performance, and motivating performance improvement of 4 employees.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO12.2013
Master of Science - Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
South Baylo University
Anaheim, CA12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN12.2001
Skills
- Team Building and Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Experienced in Staffing Matrices
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - 1625522
- ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification
- Licensed Acupuncturist - AC 1240
- ACLS/BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/Lead Educator
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
02.2015 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
St. Anthony's Hospital
07.2014 - 02.2015
Owner/Manager of Operations
Kaylor Acupuncture, Inc
08.2006 - 12.2012
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Master of Science - Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
South Baylo University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Concordia College
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