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Krista Arledge

Bay City,TX

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Paradigm at Sweeny
Sweeny, TX
05.2020 - Current
  • Managed chest tubes, G-tubes, and trach care.
  • Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
  • Oversee delivery of high-quality care with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and dignity.
  • Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
  • Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.

Home Health Nurse

Coastal Home Health Care
Clute, TX
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provided education on disease processes, medications, treatments, and self-care techniques to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Evaluated changes in patient's condition and reported any significant findings to physician or supervisor.
  • Collected lab samples in home through venipuncture and fingerstick, transporting specimens to lab.
  • Provided treatment for a wide variety of wounds, including the use of wound VAC therapy.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sweeny House Nursing Facility
Sweeny, TX
06.2015 - 09.2019
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, TX
05-2024

Skills

  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Care Quality Evaluation
  • Team Leadership
  • Ward Management
  • Nursing Care Coordination

Accomplishments

  • Nurse of the Year, Paradigm at Sweeny, 2023
  • Employee of the Month, Paradigm at Sweeny, 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Paradigm at Sweeny
05.2020 - Current

Home Health Nurse

Coastal Home Health Care
09.2019 - 05.2020

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sweeny House Nursing Facility
06.2015 - 09.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Brazosport College

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