KIRSTIE BECKSTROM
Windermere,FL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about pulmonary hypertension and lung transplant population, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Expertly handles complaints, inquiries and service questions to meet patients' access needs and correct problems related to care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff
- Facilitated interdisciplinary communication between departments to improve overall patient experience
- Educated and effective use of Huron rounding, escalations and deescalations
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement
- Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage
- Streamlined steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks
- Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
Orlando, FL
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Nurse Manager
Heritage Group
Gerry, NY
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Charge Nurse
Lutheran Home
Jamestown, NY
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Skills
- Quality Control
- Patient Care Delivery
- Staff Development
- Care Coordination
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Winner 2024
- Educated and passed exam provided by Pulmonary Hypertension team including but not limited to patient population, medications/administration, and side effects to monitor.
- Provided care for lung transplant patient population pre/post transplant.
Languages
Portuguese, Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
08.2022 - Current
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 08.2022
Nurse Manager
Heritage Group
07.2021 - 03.2022
Charge Nurse
Lutheran Home
09.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
02.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adventist University of Health Sciences
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