Kristan Souva
Carleton,MI
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering twenty years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
07.2021 - Current
- Charge LPN over cardiology clinic, managing patients for 10 nurse practitioners, physician's, fellows, and residents with average of 60 patients per day.
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assess patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure, EKG and record in electronic medical records.
- Increase patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Manage time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Minimize staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Deliver culturally competent care that respects diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellspring Lutheran Services
04.2002 - 07.2021
- Charge LPN of 20 bed skilled nursing facility.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within team dynamic.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, pulse, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI12.2024
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Toledo School of Practical Nursing
Toledo, OH05.2004
Skills
- Patient Management
- Attention to detail
- Clinical Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Chronic Disease Management
- Responsible and Dependable
- Mental Health Support
- Medication Administration
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- CPR/AED
- Coaching and Mentoring
Accomplishments
- ACLS certified as of 2021
- Department of Veteran Affairs Employee of the Month January 2023
- Secretary of Veteran Affairs' Award for Excellence in Nursing-LPN of the year 05/09/2023
- Cardiac Toolbox ECG Interpretation course completed 10/23/2023-ER & ICU Telemetry
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department Of Veterans Affairs
07.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellspring Lutheran Services
04.2002 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe County Community College
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse
Toledo School of Practical Nursing
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