Krista Keown
Fordsville,KY
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ohio County Healthcare
Hartford, KY
06.2023 - Current
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Registered Nurse
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY
06.2013 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
Education
Associate of Science -
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY08-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY05-2013
Skills
- Family and patient support
- Patient Check-ins
- Medical screening
- Home health care
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Patient assessments
- Lab result interpretation
- Direct patient care
- Emergency care
- Reporting and documentation
- Taking vitals
- Wound care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Medication and IV administration
- Infant CPR certified
- Basic first aid and CPR
- Basic life support certification
- Vaccine administration
- Central line care
- IV catheter insertion
- Blood collection
- Intravenous administration
- Infusion pump operation
- IV drug therapy management
Certification
- TNCC 2026
- ACLS 2025
- BLS 2025
- Registered Nurse License 2013
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ohio County Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2023
Associate of Science -
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Madisonville Community College