Kristen Birdsall
Las Vegas
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sunrise Hospital, adept in critical thinking and prioritizing patient care. Demonstrated excellence in medication and IV administration alongside compassionate patient and family support. Proven ability in managing high-stress environments and enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Certified in ACLS, PALS, and BLS.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Trauma Cardiac
Sunrise Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Used critical think skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support to patients' family during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life-care, serving as a liaison between the interdisciplinary team and loved ones.
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Admitting Registar Trauma
Sunrise Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Registered classed trauma patients efficiently and effectively in a timely manner so life saving treatments could be rendered.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of admission forms and documentation.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively while maintaining professional composure when dealing with emotional or difficult circumstances.
- Expedited emergency room admissions by prioritizing urgent cases and gathering essential information quickly.
- Promoted a positive work environment through collaboration with colleagues across various departments.
Patient Care Representative
CareNow Urgent Care
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Actively participated in staff meetings contributing valuable insights into improving processes within the clinic to enhance patient experience.
- Efficiently managed high volumes of phone calls, messages, and inquiries from patients or other healthcare providers, ensuring prompt responses and resolutions.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for better time management, resulting in decreased wait times and increased patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Las Vegas, NV12-2022
Skills
- Licensed RN- State of Nevada
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
- Medication and IV administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Infection control measures
Certification
- State of NV- Licensed RN
- TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) Certified
- CPI Trained
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Trauma Cardiac
Sunrise Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Admitting Registar Trauma
Sunrise Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2022
Patient Care Representative
CareNow Urgent Care
11.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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