Kristen Brooks
Huntington,WV
Summary
Highly skilled Critical Care Registered Nurse with in-depth experience in diverse critical care settings. Display strong clinical judgment, decision-making abilities and knowledge of complex disease management. Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring new nursing staff and advocating for patients. Possess specialized skills in patient monitoring, emergency response, and critical care medication administration. Excel in communication, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Huntington, West Virginia
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.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult situations involving critical illness or end-of-life care decisions.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - 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 critically ill patients
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- EKG interpretation
- Titration of Life-Sustaining Medications
- Monitoring and Titrating Sedation
- ACLS, BLS, and CRRT Certified
- Lab result interpretation
- IV management
- Discharge coordination
- Chart updating
- Precepting
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medical assessment
- Infectious disease control
- Ventilator support
- Diabetes management
- Personal care needs
- Collecting vitals
- Coordinating referrals
- Palliative care awareness
- Physical assessments
- Ventilator care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Direct patient care
- IV drug therapy management
- IV setup
Certification
ACLS
BLS
CRRT
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Medical Center
09.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Walden University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Marshall University
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Psychology
Marshall University
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