Kristen Puckett
Winchester,KY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 1.5 years in Neuro Progressive Care. Expertise in managing stressful environments and fostering teamwork among healthcare professionals. Excellent communicator, ensuring clarity and understanding in patient care. Focused on advancing nursing knowledge and skills through continued education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UK Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
- Provide nursing care to 3-4 patients on a Neuro Progressive Care Unit.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educate patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Advocate for patient needs within healthcare settings, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient’s acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with significant neurological deficits.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' conditions, facilitating timely interventions.
- Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Nursing Care Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital: UK Healthcare
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Facilitated care management for 10-15 patients alongside nursing staff in a progressive Med/Surg unit.
- Performed vital sign checks as per orders and assisted with lab processes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information utilizing EPIC charting system.
- Contributed to admissions, transfers, and discharges for all assigned patients.
- Monitored patient conditions diligently, reporting any significant changes to nurses promptly.
- Executed scheduled glucose checks to avoid hypoglycemic events and escalated abnormal results immediately.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies and ensured patient safety protocols were followed rigorously.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families through therapeutic communication techniques.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05-2024
High School Diploma -
George Rogers Clark High School
Winchester, KY05-2012
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Enhanced neuro assessments
- Progressive care
- Airway management
- Phlebotomy
- Medication administration
- Health promotion and education
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Tracheostomy care
Education and Training
Bluegrass Community and Thechnical college (August 2022-May 2024
Certification
- ACLS Certification (Nov. 2024-Nov. 2026)
- BLS Certification (Oct. 2025- Oct. 2027)
- NIHSS Certification (June 2025- June 2026)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UK Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
Nursing Care Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital: UK Healthcare
01.2022 - 06.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
George Rogers Clark High School