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Kristen McCord

Elizabethtown,PA

Summary

Registered Nurse with experience in pediatric telephone triage, postpartum, antepartum, and outpatient women's health. Skilled in patient assessment, education, and care coordination across the lifespan. Known for creating a supportive environment, building rapport quickly, and collaborating with providers to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

General Pediatric Registered Nurse

Penn State Health - 35 Hope Drive
01.2025 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
  • Counseled families and patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.

Women's Health Registered Nurse

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
07.2023 - 01.2025
  • Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, preterm labor, and fetal distress.
  • Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive antepartum and postpartum care plans.

Women's Health Student Nurse Extern

Penn State Health - 35 Hope Drive
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Prepared examination rooms for patient visits, ensuring all necessary supplies were stocked and accessible.
  • Improved patient care by assisting providers with OB/GYN examinations and procedures.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA
05-2023

Skills

  • Patient education in maternal and pediatric health
  • Physical assessments and telephonic triage
  • Experience with Cerner PowerChart functionalities
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork in healthcare settings
  • Medication administration

Timeline

General Pediatric Registered Nurse

Penn State Health - 35 Hope Drive
01.2025 - Current

Women's Health Registered Nurse

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
07.2023 - 01.2025

Women's Health Student Nurse Extern

Penn State Health - 35 Hope Drive
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Messiah University

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