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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
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
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
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