Krislyn Gibson
Kaiser Permanente
Woodbridge,VA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in outpatient surgery and urgent care, delivering patient assessments, and direct care, in fast-paced settings. Known for clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and smooth care coordination.
Work History
Registered Nurse
5 Years 2 Months- Assessed outpatient surgery patients, verified histories, and prepared care plans for perioperative readiness.
- Coordinated preoperative education, reinforcing procedure instructions, fasting requirements, and discharge expectations.
- Monitored vital signs, IV access, and patient status during pre-op and post-anesthesia recovery.
- Administered prescribed medications and maintained accurate documentation throughout surgical workflow.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs to maintain efficient case flow.
- Intervened promptly for pain, nausea, or complications, escalating concerns to appropriate providers.
- Reinforced discharge instructions, ensured patient stability, and prepared safe transition to home care.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and best practices while providing guidance through their transition into the outpatient surgery setting.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
5 Years 9 Months- Prepared patients for outpatient surgery, verifying histories, consents, allergies, and preoperative instructions.
- Coordinated preoperative assessments with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and perioperative staff.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department, analyzing current practices and making recommendations for improvements that ultimately enhanced patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate preoperative care by addressing patient concerns and thoroughly explaining each step of the surgical process.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
6 Years 11 Months- Assessed symptoms, vital signs, and histories to develop accurate nursing plans in fast-paced ambulatory settings.
- Performed rapid triage and prioritized urgent-care patients using clinical judgment and established protocols.
- Administered medications, injections, and IV therapies while monitoring for adverse reactions and response.
- Documented care activities, assessments, and interventions accurately within electronic health record systems.
- Collaborated with physicians and care teams to coordinate treatment, referrals, and follow-up instructions.
- Mentored new nursing staff on urgent care workflows, safety standards, and patient-centered communication.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
3 Years 2 Months- Triaged urgent care patients, prioritizing symptoms and directing appropriate treatment pathways.
- Assessed vital signs, pain levels, and presenting complaints to support rapid clinical decisions.
- Administered medications, immunizations, and treatments under standing orders and provider guidance.
- Documented nursing assessments, interventions, and discharge instructions in electronic health records.
- Monitored clinical status for escalation needs and initiated transfer protocols for emergent cases.
- Liaised with physicians on discharge plans and created outpatient instructions for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient assessments
Direct patient care
Medication administration
IV medication administration
Strong clinical judgment
Patient safety protocols
Patient education and counseling
Family advocacy
Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support For Healthcare Provider
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Reston Hospital Center
11.2016 - 08.2022Read More
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2014 - 08.2021Read More
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2011 - 09.2014Read More
Pensacola Christian College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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