Kristan Goins Arrington
Talbott
Summary
Dynamic ICU RN with extensive experience at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and critical care management. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary teamwork and clinical judgment. Skilled in ventilator management and committed to providing emotional support, ensuring high-quality care in acute settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU RN/Infection Prevention RN/E. Health RN
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Jefferson City
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed complex clinical settings to elevate healthcare standards through comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Ensured high-quality program implementation in acute and critical care environments.
- Streamlined processes, enhancing patient outcomes and operational workflows.
- Developed effective healthcare practices to improve organizational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate patient documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Created educational materials to clarify conditions and treatment options for patients.
- Provided emotional support to families navigating difficult healthcare decisions.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate post-treatment home care and reduce readmission risk.
Critical Care RN
Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System
Morristown
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provide total care for 1 to 3 Critical Care patients including physical assessment, physician rounding, medication administration and updating physicians on any pertinent change in patient condition.
- Manage ventilated patients for best practice, optimum outcome, and effective airway management.
- Initiate, titrate vasoactive drips as per protocol, wean as needed to better affect patient outcome.
- Respond to both Code Blue and Rapid Response calls per hospital CCU standard.
- Monitor post Cardiac Cath patients per protocol. Treat reperfusion arrhythmias as necessary.
- Mentor new RNs in the role of Critical Care and End of Life circumstances.
- Review and update MD on lab results critical to patient outcome. Replace electrolytes as necessary and as ordered.
Dialysis RN
US Renal Care
Greenville Area
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Provide hemodialysis treatment for patients with chronic renal failure.
- Assess patients' health status before, during, and after dialysis.
- Monitor and adjust dialysis parameters to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Administer medications as prescribed and manage complications.
- Educate patients and families on dialysis procedures and self-care techniques.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized dialysis treatments.
Dialysis RN
American Renal Associates
Greenville
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Assessed patients pre and post treatment, calculated target weights, goals, and addressed concerns.
- Managed monthly lab results at the chronic unit.
- Dialyzed COVID patients per CDC and DHEC guidelines for Greenville and Clinton clinics (per diem), and performed other duties as needed.
CCU RN
Morristown Hamblen
Morristown
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Provide comprehensive care for 1 to 3 Critical Care patients, including physical assessments, physician rounding, medication administration, and communication of significant changes in patient condition to physicians.
- Manage ventilated patients to ensure adherence to best practices, optimal outcomes, and effective airway management.
- Initiate and titrate vasoactive drips according to protocol and wean as necessary to enhance patient outcomes.
- Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response calls in accordance with hospital CCU standards.
- Monitor post-cardiac catheterization patients following protocol and administer treatment for reperfusion arrhythmias as necessary.
- Mentor new Registered Nurses in critical care roles and end-of-life situations.
- Review and update physicians on lab results critical to patient outcomes and replace electrolytes as necessary and as ordered.
ICU RN
Lakeway Regional
Morristown
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Provided comprehensive care for 2 to 4 patients per shift, including physical assessment, physician rounding, medication administration, and updating the MD on any changes in patient condition.
- Titrated and monitored critical care drips according to protocol, adjusting as needed to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed wound care as required and documented it in the chart.
- Responded to both Code Blue and Code Stroke according to hospital standards and assisted as per ICU RN responsibilities.
- Completed other duties as necessary while caring for assigned patients.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC01.1994
Skills
- Patient assessment and critical care management
- Ventilator and medication management
- Patient education and infection control
- Clinical judgment and discharge planning
- Geriatric care and quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary teamwork and patient safety
- Emotional support and clinical documentation
- Telemetry monitoring and direct patient care
- EMR / EHR proficiency
- Medical screening and complex problem-solving
- Staff supervision and team coordination
- Palliative care awareness and disease prevention strategies
- Patient discharge planning and seizure management
- Unit administration and emotional intelligence
- Rehabilitation support and precepting
- Diabetes education and nutrition counseling
- Relationship building in healthcare
Affiliations
Tennessee Nurses Association
Certification
- Tennessee Multistate License, 2024
- BCLS, 2025
- ACLS, 2025
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
ICU RN/Infection Prevention RN/E. Health RN
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2025
Critical Care RN
Morristown Hamblen Healthcare System
01.2022 - 08.2022
Dialysis RN
US Renal Care
05.2021 - 09.2021
Dialysis RN
American Renal Associates
05.2020 - 08.2021
CCU RN
Morristown Hamblen
01.2018 - 05.2020
ICU RN
Lakeway Regional
09.2016 - 04.2018
Associates Degree - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
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