Kristen Riley
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 14+ year record in field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Gracious Hearts Infusion Services, LLC
Marydel, DE
11.2020 - Current
- Administered intravenous medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
- Obtained laboratory specimens for analysis as required by the physician or protocol.
- Attended to patients to care for IVs, catheters and ports and deliver important treatments for acute and chronic concerns.
- Educated patients about treatments, potential side effects and important care requirements.
- Administered medications autonomously and followed-up on previous treatments.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Performed assessments and documented vital signs, symptoms, physical findings, lab results, and other pertinent information in patient medical records.
PACU Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Health System
Newark, DE
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Assisted with patient preparation for surgery, including providing preoperative instructions and administering premedication.
- Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.
- Assessed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
- Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients from operating room beds to intensive care units.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Union Hospital of Cecil County
Elkton, MD
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Health System
Newark, DE
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Assessed patient's condition and prepared them for the intervention by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have had.
- Performed nursing assessments of patients prior to each procedure with documentation of findings into the medical record.
- Administered medications and contrast agents to patients prior to the procedure.
- Monitored patients during recovery following interventional radiology procedures.
- Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
- Recognized potential complications related to interventional radiology procedures and took appropriate action to address them.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Health System
Newark, DE
10.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Functional Medicine Health Coach
Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Chicago, IL04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA05.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College
Newark, DE05.2009
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Wilmington, DE05.2005
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Coordination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication and IV Administration
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Diet and Nutrition
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Certification
- BLS up-to-date
Timeline
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Gracious Hearts Infusion Services, LLC
11.2020 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Health System
08.2016 - 04.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Union Hospital of Cecil County
08.2015 - 08.2016
Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Health System
01.2014 - 08.2015
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Health System
10.2010 - 01.2014
Functional Medicine Health Coach
Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
- BLS up-to-date
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