Kristen Spurlock
Cumming,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and efficiently mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practicum Student, ICU
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Competently performed lab draw, ensuring accurate and timely collection of specimens.
- Updated patient information, and treatment plans, to ensure comprehensive and accurate patient care documentation.
- Assisted in the care of critically ill patients in the ICU, collaborating with healthcare team members to provide high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs, demonstrating a strong attention to detail and patient safety.
- Participated in patient assessments and care planning under the supervision of experienced ICU nurses, gaining valuable hands-on experience in critical care nursing.
Student Nurse Extern, PCU
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Cumming, GA
09.2023 - Current
- Performed basic nursing skills such as taking blood pressure, temperature, pulse,blood sugar, and respiration.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices by adhering to safety guidelines.
Clinical Rotation
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals
- Assisted with dressing changes, wound care, and catheterizations.
- Promoted open communication with patients and family members
- Administered oral medication, intramuscular and IV medications
- Input notations and recorded activities performed into Cerner software.
Clinical Rotation
SummitRidge Hospital
Lawrenceville, GA
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Practiced effective communication techniques to build rapport and establish trusting relationships with patients
- Developed the ability to observe and document patients' behavior, mood changes, responses to interventions, and any signs of improvement or deterioration.
- Gained exposure to crisis intervention techniques and strategies to manage psychiatric emergencies effectively
Clinical Rotation
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
Roswell, GA
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported patients with basic functions of eating, walking, dressing, using the restroom, and bathing.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, input and output, temperature, SpO2, and respirations.
- Lifted, ambulated and fed patients
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Input notations and recorded activities performed into EPIC software.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2018
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Task Prioritization
- Training and Development
- Scheduling
- Team Building and Motivation
Certification
BLS Certification- American Heart Association Certification
Timeline
Practicum Student, ICU
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
01.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Extern, PCU
Northside Hospital Forsyth
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Rotation
SummitRidge Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2023
Clinical Rotation
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
01.2023 - 04.2023
Clinical Rotation
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gwinnett Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Columbus State University
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