Kristen Hood
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Highly qualified and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Atrium Health Floyd Primary Care
04.2025 - Current
- Performs patient physicals and compares and contrasts results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Helps patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Educates patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatments accordingly.
- Coordinates care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitates patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Hematology/Oncology
Georgia Cancer Specialists
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Performs comprehensive and episodic health history and physical exam
- Orders and interprets diagnostic studies
- Evaluates treatment plans and oversees follow up care
- Maintains collaboration with all interdisciplinary departments
- Rounds on patients in the hospital and collaborates with care team as appropriate
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Samford University
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided over 650 hours of direct patient care under the supervision of Family Nurse Practitioners.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, adult skin checks, and gynecological examinations.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Registered Nurse, Hematology/Oncology
Piedmont Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Administered infusions including, but not limited to IVIG, remicade, rituxin, and iron products
- Served as Relief Charge Nurse
Registered Nurse, Admit Recovery Unit
Piedmont Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided pre and post procedure care for patients undergoing interventional, electrophysiology, and/or peripheral vascular procedures.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Served as Relief Charge Nurse
Cardiovascular Services Coordinator
Piedmont Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
- Prepared reports on service performance metrics and key indicators for management review.
- Led clinical and process improvement initiatives to drive quality care for patients with specific and complex conditions.
- Oversaw the updating of standardization tools, pathways, protocols, and order sets needed for the cardiovascular program.
Clinical Education Coordinator
Piedmont Hospital
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided teaching on disease processes, medications, diet, exercise, and recovery guidelines for Open Heart Surgery, LVAD, TAVR, ACS, and Heart Failure patients and their families.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
07.2009 - 09.2013
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Served as team leader by rounding on patients, facilitating patient flow, monitoring and assisting staff in providing care to patients, and maintaining specialized skills.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Precepted new nurses and nursing students
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Samford University
Birmingham, AL12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon College And State University
Barnesville, GA05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2002
Skills
- Diagnostic screenings
- Preventive Care
- Electronic health records systems
- Physical assessments
- Primary Care
- Women's health
- Excellent oral communication
- Pediatric care
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Atrium Health Floyd Primary Care
04.2025 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Hematology/Oncology
Georgia Cancer Specialists
01.2024 - 03.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Samford University
05.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Hematology/Oncology
Piedmont Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Admit Recovery Unit
Piedmont Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2019
Cardiovascular Services Coordinator
Piedmont Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2017
Clinical Education Coordinator
Piedmont Hospital
09.2013 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
07.2009 - 09.2013
Masters of Science - Nursing
Samford University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon College And State University
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Georgia
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