Kirsten Thurston

Clincial Experience:

• UT Medical Center - Labor and Delivery 60 Hours

- Provided effective postpartum care, educating new parents on infant care essentials such as feeding, bathing, and safety practices.

- Assisted nurses in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.

- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia

• Parkwest Medical Center - Medical/Surgical 80 Hours

- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

- Vital sign collection and monitoring.

• Peninsula Behavioral Mental Hospital - Mental Health 60 Hours

- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.