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Krista Howard
Bulverde,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Stroke Coordinator
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak HCA
02.2023 - Current
- Evaluated program effectiveness using key performance indicators, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans, promoting optimal recovery and rehabilitation.
- Optimized stroke patient care by coordinating timely diagnostic tests and treatments.
- Coordinated continuing education opportunities for staff members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Promoted community outreach initiatives focused on stroke prevention, increasing public awareness about risk factors and warning signs.
- Managed data collection processes, providing accurate information to support decision-making and facilitate ongoing performance improvement efforts.
- Led the development and transition of a Primary Stroke Center to a Comprehensive Stroke Center, achieving higher standards and enhancing access to comprehensive neurovascular stroke care with the national best practices.
- Suicide Documentation audits
- Regulatory TJC Swarms
- Hip Fracture Audits
- Interim Sepsis Coordinator
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Roseville, CA
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Staff Nurse, Emergency Room
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- 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 supportive treatments
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse
Christus Spohn Shoreline
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Travel Position, Emergency Room
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Sisters of Charity Hospital
Buffalo, NY
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Travel Position, Telemetry Inpatient
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Flower's Hospital
Dothan, AL
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Staff Nurse, Emergency Room
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Ewa Beach, HI
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Staff Nurse, Emergency Room
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, NY
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Travel Nurse, Emergency Room
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Home Health Nurse
WillCare
Buffalo, NY
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Registered Nurse
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
Kenmore, NY
06.2008 - 02.2014
- Staff Nurse, Inpatient Med/ Surg 2008-2012
- Staff Nurse, Emergency Room 2012-2014
- Inpatient Charge Nurse
- Participated in Shared Governance Meetings
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met, treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Trocaire College
04.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
05.2008
No Degree - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 12.2020 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY 01.2025 - Current
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Clear Patient Communication
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- Delegation and Motivation
- Acute Clinical Practice
Accomplishments
- Licensed in the states of California, New York, and Texas w/ multistate
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified
Software
Work Availability
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friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Galen College of Nursing
01.2025 - Current
Stroke Coordinator
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak HCA
02.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2022 - 02.2023
No Degree - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
12.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2017 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Christus Spohn Shoreline
09.2016 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Sisters of Charity Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Flower's Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER
06.2014 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Glens Falls Hospital
02.2014 - 06.2014
Home Health Nurse
WillCare
11.2011 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse
Kenmore Mercy Hospital
06.2008 - 02.2014
BSN - Nursing
Trocaire College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
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