KRISTA RUDD, FNP
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Patient-oriented Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of diverse nursing experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and offering expertise in Family Medicine specialty.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Healthcare, Grand Strand Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- I provide patient-centered care and safety preoperatively and postoperatively using peri-anesthesia standards of practice, predominantly caring for Phase 1 anesthesia recovery patients
- The patient population consists of patients ages 0-100+ at a level 1 trauma center
- Types of surgeries include major, minor, elective, and emergent.
Clinical Instructor
Galen College of Nursing, Myrtle Beach Campus
09.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Grand Strand Medical Center, HCA Healthcare
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Manage nursing staff, patient care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans
- Lead educational programs for staff and patients to promote wellness and prevention
- Demonstrate ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
- Supervised nursing students in clinical settings, providing guidance and feedback for skill development
- Trained to work in various clinical settings, including behavioral health, med/surg, progressive care unit, and critical care units
- Prepared patients for surgery, critical care post-anesthesia recovery, and discharge by assessing their current condition
- Proactively identify and manage post-procedure side effects, promptly collaborating with the anesthesiologist and doctor for timely intervention
- Prioritize appropriate interventions for adequate oxygenation, airway management, circulation, pain management, and comfort measures.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Jonesville Home Health
10.2011 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Johnson City Medical Center
06.2007 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse
Lonesome Pine Hospital
05.2004 - 10.2011
- Responsible for the stabilization and treatment of trauma, medical, surgical, and cardiac patients
- Monitor patients for changes in status and symptoms such as sepsis or shock
- Care for patients in critical condition who require ventilator management, multiple medication drips, and continuous cardiac monitoring
- Record and compile telemetry data to check for cardiac rhythm changes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lonesome Pine Hospital
05.2000 - 05.2004
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY08.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA05.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Wise County Vocational-Technical Center
Wise, VA01.2000
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Patient care
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Compassion
Certification
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (Since June 2023)
- Sigma Theta Tau (International Honor Society of Nurses) Gamma Psi Chapter (Hawaii Pacific University, Since April 2024)
- Sigma Theta Tau (International Honor Society of Nurses) Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter (Galen College of Nursing, Since February 2022)
- American Nurses Association (Since September 2020)
- South Carolina Nurses Association (Since September 2020)
- American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses (Since August 2021)
Birthdate
11/16/76
Personal Information
Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
References
- Heidi Knowlton, Manager PACU, Grand Strand Medical Center, heidi.knowlton@hcahealthcare.com, 843-692-4307
- Elizabeth Lacey, APRN, NP, McLeod Family Medicine, elizabeth.lacey@mcleodhealth.org, 521-774-7054
- Thai Tran, APRN, NP, Grand Strand Medical Center, thai.tranhcahealthcare.com, 832-728-6280
- Jessica Nishikawa, DNP, Associate Professor, Hawaii Pacific University, jnishikahpu.edu, 808-544-0200
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Galen College of Nursing, Myrtle Beach Campus
09.2022 - 05.2023
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Healthcare, Grand Strand Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Grand Strand Medical Center, HCA Healthcare
12.2019 - 09.2021
Home Health Registered Nurse
Jonesville Home Health
10.2011 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Johnson City Medical Center
06.2007 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse
Lonesome Pine Hospital
05.2004 - 10.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lonesome Pine Hospital
05.2000 - 05.2004
Master of Science in Nursing -
Hawaii Pacific University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Mountain Empire Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Wise County Vocational-Technical Center
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (Since June 2023)
- Sigma Theta Tau (International Honor Society of Nurses) Gamma Psi Chapter (Hawaii Pacific University, Since April 2024)
- Sigma Theta Tau (International Honor Society of Nurses) Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter (Galen College of Nursing, Since February 2022)
- American Nurses Association (Since September 2020)
- South Carolina Nurses Association (Since September 2020)
- American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses (Since August 2021)
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