EPIC
Kristal Day
Caddo Mills,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital for Surgery
06.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Utilized EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Hospital For Surgery
11.2018 - 05.2023
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and recording intake and outtake information.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05.2023
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Collin College
Mckinney, TX01.2019
Skills
- Accurate and Detailed
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Cultural Awareness
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Patient Safety
- Patient Relations
- Critical Thinker
- Articulate and Well-Spoken
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Patient Management
- Precepting
- Care Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Family Education
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Spinal Screener, Texas Health and Human Services - Valid Through 2027
- Vision Screener, Texas Health and Human Services - Valid Through 2027
- Registered to Use Audiometric Equipment, Texas Health and Human Services - Valid Through 2027
- Basic Life Support Training - 10.18.2021 - 10.2023
Software
MediTech
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital for Surgery
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Hospital For Surgery
11.2018 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Collin College
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