Krissy Beauregard
Derry,NH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in direct patient care, patient education, and clinical judgment. Proven ability to mentor staff and lead quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MERRIMACK HEALTH/HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
07.2004 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitor patient vital signs and report changes to medical staff promptly.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Utilize electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient data.
- Mentor junior nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and improve patient care standards.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Implement evidence-based practices to enhance clinical protocols and reduce complications.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Associate of Science - REGISTERED NURSE
NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
CONCORD NH05-2004
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05-2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Procedure preparations
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MERRIMACK HEALTH/HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
07.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - REGISTERED NURSE
NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Plymouth State University