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Kristen Strauch

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dedicated and competent Registered Nurse with more than 9 years experience at Florida Hospital / Advent Health including almost 8 years in the Emergency Department at Florida Hospital East / Advent Health East Orlando. Hired to the VA Emergency Department as a Covid Temporary Hire in 2020 and starting in the Department in November of 2020. Interested pursuing a permanent position at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in the Emergency Department. Strong performer and resource with a passion for learning and a desire to support the staff, patients, and department as a whole.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Orlando VA Medical Center
Orlando, Florida
11.2020 - Current
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Assessed evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
  • Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Florida Hospital East / Advent Health East Orlando
Orlando, FL
02.2013 - 10.2020
  • Serve as relief charge nurse in both the Lean Track and the Critical sides of the Emergency Department.
  • Assessing, medicating, educating, monitoring, and advocating for patients of all levels of acuity.
  • Assisting with Super Track team when needed in effort to reduce overall length of stay times in the department and facilitate flow.
  • Member of the Retention committee and the Triage / Flow team.
  • Assist in flow of department by assigning and preparing appropriate rooms to patients arriving via EMS and through front triage.
  • Act as a resource to new nurses and staff hired to the department.
  • Preceptor and "stand in" preceptor to Graduate Nurses and Transition Nurses newly hired into the EDNIP program.
  • Triaging patients arriving into the Emergency Department with appropriate acuity to help ensure proper placement and treatment during their visit.
  • Act as a liaison between staff and various ancillary departments.
  • Assisting in critical care situations and codes utilizing ACLS/PALS/BLS certifications.
  • Facilitating transport of patients to other hospitals, treatment centers, and campuses.
  • Performing service recovery when needed to patients and their family members as well as rounding on patients and their families to ensure they are kept informed, agree with and understand their plan of care, and that their pain is managed and needs are being met.
  • Maintaining all required certifications and continuing education and seeking out additional educational opportunities to better serve the department and the community.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
  • Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Nurse Technician / Psychatric Technician

Florida Hospital Orlando
Orlando, FL
05.2011 - 02.2013
  • Assisted nursing and medical staff with assessments by checking vital signs, performing venipuncture lab draws, performing EKGs, checking blood glucose levels, and charting meals and ADLs.
  • Assisted patients with ADLs and facilitating activities and meals in the community and activity rooms.
  • Acted as a sitter for behavioral patients and mental health patients requiring constant 1:1 observation and restrained patients.
  • Assisted with checking in patients to the department and documenting the valuables checklists.
  • Stocking and organizing charts, the nursing station, patient rooms, the dietary area, the activities and community areas, and the store rooms.
  • Performing rounding using "Q15" minute checklists for all patients in the department.
  • Floating to various units throughout the hospital including ICU, CPOU, PICU, Med Surg, and the Medical Psychiatric Unit among other units to act as a sitter when needed. 
  • Accompanying behavioral and mental health patients to the main hospital for diagnostic testing being performed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
2013

Associate of Science - Nursing - concurrent program with UCF

Seminole State College
Altamonte Springs, FL
2012

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Critical care competent
  • Resource to colleagues
  • Motivated learner
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Thorough assessments and documentation
  • Advocate for both patients and staff
  • Passion for education
  • Problem resolution capability
  • Works well as both a team player and in independent settings

Certification

  • ACLS/PALS/BLS Certified
  • ENA Triage Certified
  • Management of Aggressive Behavior
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Port Access/ CVAC Validation- FL
  • Brain Attack in the Emergency Department- FL
  • ECG and Basic Dysrhythmias with Assessments- FL
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (2011-2013)

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Orlando VA Medical Center
11.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Florida Hospital East / Advent Health East Orlando
02.2013 - 10.2020

Nurse Technician / Psychatric Technician

Florida Hospital Orlando
05.2011 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Florida

Associate of Science - Nursing - concurrent program with UCF

Seminole State College

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