Kirsten Thurston
Nashville,TN
Summary
Registered Nurse providing GI surgery med/surg care with a strong focus on assessment, medication administration, documentation, and patient safety. Contributes to positive patient outcomes through clear communication, family education, and responsive support across diverse clinical settings while building toward advanced practice nursing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - GI Surgery Med/Surg
Centennial Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
- Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
- Executed procedures and monitored patients, ensuring thorough documentation of care details to support patient safety and treatment continuity.
- Perform the administration of prescribed medication. Monitor the patient for therapeutic response.
- Responded promptly to patient requests and anticipated needs, enhancing patient satisfaction and promoting proactive care.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on medical conditions, treatment plans, and medications, empowering them to manage care effectively.
- Achieved Nurse Residency Program certification, allowing mentorship of new graduate nurses.
Clinical Nursing Student
South College - Clinical Nursing Student
06.2023 - 12.2024
- UT Medical Center - Cardiovascular & Labor and Delivery 60 Hours
- Performed Cardiovascular/Neurovascular assessments and developed care plans with specific treatment plans.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, collected specimens, and provided discharge teaching to ensure patient understanding.
- Provided effective postpartum care, educating new parents on infant care essentials such as feeding, bathing, and safety practices.
- 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.
- Executed collection and monitoring of vital signs, facilitating timely interventions for patient needs.
- Administered medications and documented patient responses to manage complications.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, and NG tube placement, promoting stable patient conditions.
Education
Bachelors In Science - Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN12-2024
Associates In Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN06-2023
Skills
- Wellness promotion
- Personal care assistance
- Safety protocols for infection control
- Terminal care support
- Nursing evaluations
- Clinical record-keeping
- Planning patient care
- Recovery support post-surgery
- Judgment in clinical settings
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication effectiveness
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Certification
BLS - American Red Cross Expires June 2027, NIHSS Certification Expires August 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse - GI Surgery Med/Surg
Centennial Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student
South College - Clinical Nursing Student
06.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelors In Science - Nursing
South College
Associates In Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
South College