Kirsten McCollum
Moore,Oklahoma
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethany Childrens Medical Center
2023.01 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to supervising nurse or physician, promoting early intervention for potential health issues.
- Administered vaccinations and medications to patients, adhering to proper dosage guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and progress in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patient needs and implementing appropriate nursing interventions.
- Contributed to the development of unit policies and procedures that promoted better quality of care for pediatric patients.
Medication Reconciliation Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital
2018.04 - 2023.01
- Improved patient safety by accurately reviewing and verifying medication lists during admission and discharge processes.
- Enhanced medication management for patients by diligently updating electronic medical records with accurate information.
- Reduced medication errors by collaborating closely with healthcare teams to ensure proper medication reconciliation.
- Streamlined pharmacy workflow by efficiently prioritizing and managing multiple medication reconciliation tasks simultaneously.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by addressing questions and concerns about medications in a compassionate manner.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integris Southwest Medical Center
2017.02 - 2018.04
- Assisted physicians during examinations and treatments, ensuring proper execution of orders for better patient outcomes.
- Promoted patient education through clear explanation of diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Fostered a trusting relationship with patients'' families by addressing their concerns and keeping them informed about the patients'' progress.
- Skillfully managed high-stress situations during emergency codes or rapid response events within the unit or hospital-wide setting.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05.2024
No Degree - Nursing
Moore Norman Technology Center - Norman
Norman, OK03.2014
High School Diploma -
Western Heights High School
Oklahoma City, OK05.2008
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Direct Patient Care
- Counting Narcotics
- Tracking Symptoms
- Task Delegation
- Wound Care
- Charting and Recording
- Care Planning
- Medication Administering
- Biomedical Hazard Disposal
- HIPAA Protocols
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Dressing
Certification
BLS Certified
PALS Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethany Childrens Medical Center
2023.01 - Current
Medication Reconciliation Nurse
Norman Regional Hospital
2018.04 - 2023.01
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integris Southwest Medical Center
2017.02 - 2018.04
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Moore Norman Technology Center - Norman
High School Diploma -
Western Heights High School
BLS Certified
PALS Certified
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