Kristen Bartlett, RN, PCCN, CCRN
Eureka,CA
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 12 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Providence Home Care
11.2023 - Current
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, home health aides, and home health nurses to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Nurse Manager, ICU and Observation Units
St Joseph-Providence Eureka
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Charge Nurse, ICU
St. Joseph-Providence Eureka
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Staff Nurse III, Critical Care Float Pool
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided exceptional care to 2-3 high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, wound care, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated across disciplines to give every patient optimal care and support.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Cared for patients in 40-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Charge Nurse, Acute Inpatient Rehab
St. Joseph-Providence Eureka
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Oversee activity and development of entire rehab nursing team.
- Monitored nursing care, including process assessment and implementation.
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
- Built rapport with patients and family members in effort to deliver exceptional care.
- Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Experience in case management, facilitating admits with insurance companies and hospital staff.
Staff Nurse II, Critical Care ICU
St. Joseph Hospital Eureka
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Qualified CRRT RN.
- Experience with post op open heart after day 2.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Experience with rapid sequence intubation in collaboration with doctors, nursing and respiratory therapy.
- Experience with critical care assessments including sedation management and neuromuscular blockade management.
Charge Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital-Progressive Care Unit
12.2014 - 11.2015
- Supervises as Charge Nurse on a 40 bed Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit while maintaining a high level of professionalism and staff morale.
- Coordinates patient assignments based on nurse skill level and patient acuity.
- Collaborates with other hospital departments and acute care facilities to facilitate optimal patient placement.
- Liaison between departmental staff and physicians.
- Conflict resolution concerning patients and family members, as well as for nursing staff and physicians.
- Chart audits, reviewing staff documentation, and quality control audits for foley catheters, central lines, and restraint monitoring.
- Determines patient acuity for staffing of oncoming shift.
Staff Nurse II/Relief Charge Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital-Progressive Care Unit
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Detailed multisystem assessment of 3-4 patients in an acute stepdown setting, including cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Safe and appropriate medication administration.
- Managed patients requiring multiple vasoactive IV medications.
- Precepted and mentored College of the Redwoods nursing students as well as new staff nurse orientation.
- Refined critical thinking skills, as well as excellent communication skills with interdisciplinary health care team.
- Engaged in community health education such as the annual Humboldt County Community Health Fair.
Eureka, Ca 95501
Department of Child Support Services
02.2000 - 01.2010
- Interviewed custodial and non-custodial parents, witnesses, family members, representatives from law enforcement agencies and attorneys to obtain statements and gather information for establishing paternity, locating absent parents, and determining financial status.
- Evaluated income and expense data of non-custodial parent to determine support capability; reviews financial condition to determine arrears obligations.
- Attempted to secure support agreements and persuade responsible parties to make payments without recourse to legal action.
- Recommended cases for prosecution, prepares legal documents for court filing, assists attorneys in preparing cases.
- Provided case status information and interprets child support statutes, regulations, and procedures to custodial and non-custodial parents.
Eligibility Worker II
Department of Health and Human Services
01.1997 - 02.2000
- Performed interactive interviews to elicit eligibility information and identifies need for public assistance programs and services.
- Analyzed financial and eligibility information to determine initial or continuing eligibility for aid programs.
- Explained regulations, rules, and policies to clients to apprise them of their rights, responsibilities and eligibility for participation.
- Resolved discrepancies by securing documentation, medical records and confirmation from other agencies.
- Organized caseload so that necessary case records and documents are processed and updated within specific time limits established by regulation.
- Provide direction and training to unit staff and assist with more complicated cases.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
College of the Redwoods
7351 Tompkins Hill Road, Eureka Ca 955032012
Skills
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Qualified progressive care nurse
- Qualified rehabilitation nurse
- Strong clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Nursing Staff Management
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Patient/family focused
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Patient and family advocacy
- Problem resolution capability
Certification
- Registered Nurse, CA license number 822036
- Current PCCN, certified since 4/2015
- Current CCRN,certified since 12/2021
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Providence Home Care
11.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager, ICU and Observation Units
St Joseph-Providence Eureka
01.2022 - 10.2023
Charge Nurse, ICU
St. Joseph-Providence Eureka
07.2019 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse III, Critical Care Float Pool
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
09.2018 - 07.2019
Charge Nurse, Acute Inpatient Rehab
St. Joseph-Providence Eureka
07.2017 - 07.2018
Staff Nurse II, Critical Care ICU
St. Joseph Hospital Eureka
11.2015 - 07.2017
Charge Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital-Progressive Care Unit
12.2014 - 11.2015
Staff Nurse II/Relief Charge Nurse
St. Joseph Hospital-Progressive Care Unit
07.2012 - 12.2014
Eureka, Ca 95501
Department of Child Support Services
02.2000 - 01.2010
Eligibility Worker II
Department of Health and Human Services
01.1997 - 02.2000
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
College of the Redwoods
Similar Profiles
Jenice JacksonJenice Jackson
Home Health Aide at Providence Home CareHome Health Aide at Providence Home Care
Sackorlyn QuieSackorlyn Quie
CNA at Providence Home CareCNA at Providence Home Care
Jocelyne OuragaJocelyne Ouraga
Home Health Nurse at Providence Home CareHome Health Nurse at Providence Home Care