Kristeen (Krissy) Muscarella
Hockley,TX
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Accucare Medical Staffing
Houston , TX
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
RN Case Manager
Home Health Resource
Katy, TX
02.2016 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
RN CM Hospice
Hospice Plus
Houston, TX
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Director of Nursing
Signature Health Services
Baytown, TX
06.2013 - 05.2019
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Budgeted, managed, and scheduled nursing staff, fostering environment supportive to patients.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care.
Director of Nursing/Administrator
Promed Home Care
Houston, TX
03.1999 - 05.2013
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
- Established a system to track patient outcomes and evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Implemented evidence-based best practices across the organization's clinical settings and monitored compliance with national standards and accreditation requirements.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
St Vincent School of Nursing
Erie, PA07-1985
Skills
- Infectious disease control
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Staff supervision
- Patient evaluation
- Relationship building
- Wound care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Chronic disease management
- SBAR communication
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Accucare Medical Staffing
09.2022 - Current
RN CM Hospice
Hospice Plus
03.2020 - 05.2022
RN Case Manager
Home Health Resource
02.2016 - Current
Director of Nursing
Signature Health Services
06.2013 - 05.2019
Director of Nursing/Administrator
Promed Home Care
03.1999 - 05.2013
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
St Vincent School of Nursing
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