Kristen LeFlore
Killeen,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 20 years of nursing experience to include direct patient care and in nursing leadership seeking a position as a bedside RN.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
Killeen, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
Interim Director
AdventHealth
Killeen, TX
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure that objectives were met in a timely manner.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders in order to gain support for interim programs.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize the organization's resources for short-term projects.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review progress on interim initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
Assistant Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
Killeen, TX
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Mentored new employees through orientation programs.
- Incorporated evidence-based nursing into practice environment.
- Facilitated communication among all levels of healthcare personnel within the organization.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to assess patients' progress and develop treatment plans.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff members and patients and families in a professional manner.
- Kept close eye on department operations to maintain coverage of needs.
ICU Charge Nurse
AdventHealth
Killeen, TX
01.2011 - 06.2019
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions and chest tube placements.
- Evaluated staffing levels throughout shift to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Prioritized tasks according to urgency of need while managing multiple cases simultaneously.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Killeen, TX
09.2006 - 12.2010
- Provided direct and indirect patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Ensured that all nursing interventions were completed according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare team members regarding patient status updates.
Registered Nurse
Lighthouse Nursing Agency
Killeen, TX
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Delivered direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital and physician practice policies.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
Temple, TX
05.2001 - 10.2006
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
WGU
TX10-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX05-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY05-2001
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Development
- Performance Improvement
- Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
- 2020-Employee of the Month
- 2020-Leadership Award
- Continuous high rankings on "Your Voice" survey for nursing leadership as ranked by direct reports
Certification
- CCRN
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NIHSS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interim Director
AdventHealth
08.2022 - 06.2023
Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
06.2021 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
06.2019 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Lighthouse Nursing Agency
10.2012 - 06.2015
ICU Charge Nurse
AdventHealth
01.2011 - 06.2019
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
09.2006 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
05.2001 - 10.2006
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
WGU
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community College