Kristen Briers
Pleasant Garden,North Carolina
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with neonatal and pediatric specialties.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Flexible Resource Nurse
Cone Health System
12.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
NICU Staff Nurse
Cone Health System
11.2003 - 12.2021
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonatal patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in level 3 critical care units.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 45-bed neonatal ICU unit.
- Expert in IV insertion and PICC insertion and maintenance.
CNA and Medical Records
High Point Gastroenterology
01.2000 - 06.2003
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
- Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC05.2003
Skills
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Diagnostic Software
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Diet and Nutrition
- Routine Examinations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Treatment Recommendations
- Patient Interaction
- Patient Admission
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Disease Treatment
- Emotional Support
- Patient Treatment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- IV Administration
- Administer Medication
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Timeline
Pediatric Flexible Resource Nurse
Cone Health System
12.2021 - Current
NICU Staff Nurse
Cone Health System
11.2003 - 12.2021
CNA and Medical Records
High Point Gastroenterology
01.2000 - 06.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
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