Kristen Marshall

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.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Nurse

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Skills

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Registered Nurse

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Associate of Science - Nursing

Similar Profiles

Robbalee Oleson MSN, RNRobbalee Oleson MSN, RN

Kristen MarshallKristen Marshall

Jill BurnsideJill Burnside