Kristen Marshall
Registered Nurse
Riverton,WY
Summary
As a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with four years of a progressive career history in direct and indirect patient palliative/ hospice care I hope to obtain a part time position as a remote triage nurse.I have proven to remain calm under pressure while skillfully handling difficult patients and family members in high-stress situations. I consistently strive to develop authentic, professional relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude and education as tolerated. I am dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. While working effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators I aim to address patient needs while implementing interdisciplinary collaboration. I display compassionate nursing care to all of my patients and their family members.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Help For Health Hospice
Riverton , Wyoming
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- 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.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY 08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Wyoming College
Riverton, WY 08.2017 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 06.2022 - Current
Skills
Palliative care
undefinedTimeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wyoming
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Help For Health Hospice
08.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Central Wyoming College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Wyoming College
08.2017 - 05.2022
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