Kristen Brooks
Huntington,WV
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at St. Mary’s Medical Center, adept in managing critical drips and delivering compassionate patient care. Excelled in rapid response situations and critical patient assessments, enhancing patient satisfaction significantly. Skilled in EKG interpretation and medication administration, embodying a holistic approach to nursing that addresses all patient needs. Gained experience in ICU for 5 years as well as experience as a charge nurse for 5 years.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
09.2010 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking 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.
- Managed critical drips, titrating as needed based on vitals and patient response.
- Read and interpreted EKG results and monitored lab values.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Participated as a member of the “rapid response” team, responding to other units to provide life-saving interventions.
- Managed ventilated patients and titration of sedation.
- Maintained the ability to quickly and effectively monitor changes in critical ICU patients, and respond accordingly, following protocols.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.2010
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Psychology
Marshall University
Huntington, WV02.2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Management of Critical Drips
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- EKG interpretation
- 5 Years ICU Experience
- Titration of Life-Sustaining Medications
- Monitoring and Titrating Sedation
- ACLS, BLS, and CRRT Certified
Certification
ACLS
BLS
CRRT
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
09.2010 - Current
ACLS
BLS
CRRT
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Marshall University
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Psychology
Marshall University
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