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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Kristen Poisal

Hanover,PA

Summary

Extensive experience at Gettysburg Hospital in Labor and Delivery and Critical Care. Proficient in advanced cardiac life support and critical thinking, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for my ability to lead teams and provide compassionate family support during critical situations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Gettysburg Hospital
Gettysburg, PA
01.2024 - Current

BLS, ACLS, NRP certified

Able to maintain a safe and sterile environment

Comfortable in an OR setting

Critical thinking skills

Ability to think quickly

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit

Gettysburg Hospital
Gettysburg, PA
07.2022 - 12.2023

Assumed charge RN role within 8 months

Critical Care experience- ACLS and BLS up to date, STEMI's, NSTEMI's experience

EKG interpretations

Utilized critical thinking and prioritization skills

Thorough assessment skills to identify changes in conditions

Nursing Assistant

Gettysburg Hospital
Gettysburg, PA
05.2019 - 07.2022
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily living activities.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the primary RN for timely interventions.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
  • Trained new nursing assistants
  • Supported patients during mobility exercises, enhancing their physical rehabilitation efforts.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg
05-2022

Skills

  • Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
  • Blood transfusion
  • Sedation management
  • Obstetric emergency response
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Central line care
  • Airway management
  • End-of-life care
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Family support
  • IV setup
  • Ventilator management
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Neurological assessment

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Gettysburg Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit

Gettysburg Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2023

Nursing Assistant

Gettysburg Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College
Kristen Poisal