Kristen Current
Swanton,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Homecare Network
03.2017 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Maternal/Child Homehealth
Promedica Homehealth
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- 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.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems / International Bus
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH1999
Skills
- Chart Updating
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Medical Assessment
- Postpartum Counseling
- Chronic Disease Management
- Seizure Management
- Taking Vitals
- Medication and IV Administration
- Newborn Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Education and Counseling
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Maternal/Child Homehealth
Promedica Homehealth
08.2017 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
Homecare Network
03.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Owens Community College
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems / International Bus
Bowling Green State University
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