Krista Morales
Chatsworth,GA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Peeples Cancer Institute
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Administered multiple medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Highland Rivers
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Provided direct patient care in assessment, management, and treatment plan development for behavioral and mental health patients in crisis in the Emergency Department and other practice settings
- Served as charge nurse, medication nurse, and admissions nurse
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Whitfield Co Health Department
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted in the development of culturally sensitive materials for diverse communities, facilitating increased understanding of available services and resources.
- Increased immunization rates through the implementation of vaccination clinics and education programs.
- Partnered with local schools to implement age-appropriate sexual education curricula, promoting healthy relationships and safe practices among students.
- Collected HIV risk assessment data and entered findings in centralized database.
Registered Nurse
Gordon Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
Education
ASN - Nursing
GA Northwestern Technical College
Ringgold, GA05.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Peeples Cancer Institute
05.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Whitfield Co Health Department
08.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Highland Rivers
10.2018 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Gordon Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2019
ASN - Nursing
GA Northwestern Technical College
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