KRISTEN HUTCHINSON

• Collaborated with Surgeons, Anesthesiologist and other surgical staff to carry out safe and patient center care.
• Educated patients on proper pre/post-operative care routines, reducing the likelihood of complications or readmissions.
• Experience in the post anesthesia care unit to critically monitor vital signs, surgical sites, pain and nausea to improve patient outcome.
• Coordinated perioperative care for diverse patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across various surgical specialties.

• Worked in a clinic and procedure setting to assist in care with fertility treatment and hormone replacement therapy.
• Assist providers with intrauterine insemination, Egg Retrieval and Embryo Transfer procedures.
• Experience in pre and post procedure care with patient’s getting moderate sedation.
• Took inventory and ordered supplies, medications for the procedure and clinic.
• Nursing triage to affectively and professionally communication through mychart message and telephone encounters.
• Coordinated scheduling surgery, procedures, scans and clinic appointments for patients.
• Provided education to patients on fertility protocols, medication injections, procedures, pregnancy health, and hormone replacement therapy.
• Part of the Sanford Magnet Committee.
• Collaborated with Providers, Genetic Counselor, Embryologist’s, Lab, Financial, Ultrasound techs, Nurses and Clerical team to provide safe and patient centered care environment.

• Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
• Work in a fast paced environment while staying on task and deliver exceptional patient centered care.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Educated patient's and family members on the in-hospital medical treatment and after hospital care.
• Involved in the department New Hire Committee to educate and support new employees to the unit.
• Trained in mentoring Nursing preceptors and internships to guide and educate them into the healthcare field.

• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Assisted with patient flow through admissions and transfers to other units, also greeted patient visitors while providing them information.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

• Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.

• Pursued and generated customer leads as well as engaged in follow up activities to gain new client accounts.
• Increased business revenue by negotiating with clients, generating leads and qualifying prospects with sales of products and services.
• Developed interpersonal skills, phone etiquette, and worked with clients to find what they wanted, created solutions and provided a smooth sales process.