KRISTA THOMPSON
Houston,AR
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor
HOMEBOUND HOME HEALTH
CONWAY, AR
10.2024 - Current
- Developed, implemented and adjusted patient care plans in response to new symptoms or developments.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Reviewed and completed admission and discharge assessments.
Director of Nursing
PERRY COUNTY NURSING AND REHAB
PERRYVILLE, AR
08.2016 - 09.2024
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Inspected medical equipment regularly to ensure it is functioning properly before use by patients or staff members.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
RN MANAGER FOR SNF UNIT
PERRY COUNTY NURSING AND REHAB
PERRRYVILLE, AR
01.2006 - 08.2016
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - REGISTERED NURSING
BAPTIST HEALTH SCHOOL OF NURSING
Little Rock, AR12-2005
LPN - NURSING
UACCM
Morrilton, AR08-1991
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Electronic health records
- Time management
- Medication and IV administration
- Home visits
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE
- BLS CERTIFIED
Timeline
RN Supervisor
HOMEBOUND HOME HEALTH
10.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
PERRY COUNTY NURSING AND REHAB
08.2016 - 09.2024
RN MANAGER FOR SNF UNIT
PERRY COUNTY NURSING AND REHAB
01.2006 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - REGISTERED NURSING
BAPTIST HEALTH SCHOOL OF NURSING
LPN - NURSING
UACCM
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