Kristen Perkins, BSN, RN,CCTM,CV-BC,PCCN-K
88 Cornell Drive, Voorhees,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA
10.2018 - Current
- Provide cardiovascular care to patients in a community-based outpatient setting.
- Work collaboratively as an active member of the cardiovascular care team to provide therapeutic, patient-centered, and family-centered care.
- Systematically and continuously collect and assess data related to the patients' cardiovascular health status to develop, execute, and evaluate a plan of care.
- Complete telephone and in-person triage for symptom management.
- Review and act on cardiovascular test results.
- Complete chart preparation for the cardiovascular patient visit.
RN
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Philadelpha, PA
01.2011 - 04.2018
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
RN
Inspira Medical Center
Woodbury, NJ
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA06.2009
Skills
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Care Consultation
- Team Coordination
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Education and Counseling
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- CCTM(Care Coordination and transition management)
- PCCN-K(Progressive Care Nursing Adult)
- CV-BC
Timeline
RN
Penn Medicine: University of Pennsylvania Health System
10.2018 - Current
RN
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
01.2011 - 04.2018
RN
Inspira Medical Center
09.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rowan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
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