Krista Sommers

Work History

RN, III • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

11.2019 - Current

Closely monitored mother's health, comfort, and emotional states after labor for births.
Closely worked with premature infants.
Educated parents on tools to recognize risk factors of PPD.
Educated parents in proper positions to hold and feed infants.
Provided IV medications to mothers and infants.
Educated mothers on proper breastfeeding positions.
Provided tube and oral feedings to premature/term infants.
Provided emergency healthcare for injured or sick babies and calmly directed parents to physicians when unable to provide care.
Worked successfully with diverse coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

San Antonio Regional Hospital

09.2018 - 11.2019

Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management, and equipment management.
Completed initial and comprehensive ongoing patient and family assessments to determine healthcare needs.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests, and minor procedures.
Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
Floated to mother/baby and cared for postpartum women and infants.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Riverside Community Hospital

12.2004 - 10.2018

Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.

RN•CHOC, Med-Surge

06.2000 - 12.2004

Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in pediatric nursing specialty.
Conducted patient-focused planning and case management designed to meet individual health and service needs for quality and cost-effective outcomes.
Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
Completed initial and comprehensive ongoing patient and family assessments to determine healthcare needs.
Defined care goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Planned, organized and delivered quality direct and indirect care to pediatric patients in home health environments.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Coordinated and conducted routine home visits to assess patient's condition, progress and reactions to treatment, medication and interventions.

Tustin Pediatric Rehab Center

06.2000 - 05.2001

Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Los Alamitos Medical Center

12.1998 - 06.2000

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on the medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Managed care from admission to discharge.