Kristen Saferight
Dallas,Ga
Summary
I am a patient-focused and compassionate professional seeking a Registered Nurse position. New Graduate RN with 11+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in multiple specialties. Bringing solid experience in monitoring patients’ health and administering excellent nursing care to give the utmost level of comfort and care to patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Time Caregiver
Self Employed Services
Marietta, GA
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
LPN Practice Care Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor
Northside Hospital – Premier Care for Women
Atlanta, Ga
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided supervision ensuring efficient practice operations for clinical staff
- Developed standards of performance, evaluated performance, and initiated or made recommendations for personnel actions
- Developed and conducted new employee orientation to office and provided on-going training materials and reference documents for clinical staff
- Developed and maintained work schedules
- Established priorities, assigned and monitored work, and audited work flow, approved time off and ensured adequate coverage
- Served as the practice resource for the various computerized systems and phone systems within the practice to provide assistance and problem resolution
- Referred unresolved issues to appropriate resource or vendor
- Provided oversight for physician schedules and resolved issues as required
- Provided support for physicians as requested
- Assisted Practice Coordinator and other Supervisors with special projects and practice related issues
- Performed duties of clinical office staff as required
- Provided oversight to front office staff assigned as required.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coastal Associates of OB-GYN
Brunswick, Ga
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Handled multiple responsibilities while maintaining high standards of nursing excellence
- Outstanding experience working with a diverse population and a strong understanding of multicultural issues
- Provided appropriate statistical information and monitored required compliance within assigned areas.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
St. Simons Island, Ga
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed and conducted new employee orientation to office and provided on-going training materials and reference documents for clinical staff
- Developed and maintained work schedules
- Established priorities, assigned and monitored work, and audited work flow, approved time off and ensured adequate coverage
- Served as the practice resource for the various computerized systems and phone systems within the practice to provide assistance and problem resolution
- Referred unresolved issues to appropriate resource or vendor
- Provided oversight for physician schedules and resolved issues as required
- Provided support for physicians as requested
- Assisted Practice Coordinator and other Supervisors with special projects and practice related issues
- Performed duties of clinical office staff as required
- Provided oversight to front office staff assigned as required.
Licensed Practical Nurse
RiverEdge Crisis Stabilization Unit
Macon, Ga
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Developed and conducted new employee orientation to office and provided on-going training materials and reference documents for clinical staff
- Served as the practice resource for the various computerized systems and phone systems within the practice to provide assistance and problem resolution
- Provided support for physicians as requested
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Worked with social workers and substance abuse therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakebridge Behavioral Health Systems
Macon, Ga
12.2012 - 11.2014
- Developed and conducted new employee orientation to office and provided on-going training materials and reference documents for clinical staff
- Served as the practice resource for the various computerized systems and phone systems within the practice to provide assistance and problem resolution
- Provided support for physicians as requested
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 25 patients per day.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Medical Assistant
Reise Chiropractic and Sports Injuries
Macon, GA
04.2010 - 12.2012
- Performed duties of clinical office staff as required
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN-RN Bridge Program
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA12-2023
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA08-2012
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Operations Supervision
- Patient Counseling and Support
- Patient Observation
- Patient Charting
- Patient Education
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Responsible and Dependable
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- License Number: RN325791
- BLS Provider - expires 11/2024
- First Aid trained
- Fire Safety Trained
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Full-Time Caregiver
Self Employed Services
06.2021 - 09.2023
LPN Practice Care Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor
Northside Hospital – Premier Care for Women
08.2018 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coastal Associates of OB-GYN
06.2017 - 08.2018
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
04.2016 - 06.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
RiverEdge Crisis Stabilization Unit
11.2014 - 03.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakebridge Behavioral Health Systems
12.2012 - 11.2014
Medical Assistant
Reise Chiropractic and Sports Injuries
04.2010 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - LPN-RN Bridge Program
Chattahoochee Technical College
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Central Georgia Technical College