Kristen Thorson
Ozark,MO
Summary
Dedicated RN with extensive experience, excelling in patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations. Proven ability in vital signs monitoring and compassionate support, enhancing patient outcomes through effective teamwork and clinical judgment. Committed to fostering a safe environment and improving team performance through training and collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
The Neighborhoods At Quail Creek
Springfield, MO
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to medical staff.
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients during daily activities.
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective patient care delivery.
ADON
Joplin Gardens
Joplin, MO
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted in coordinating resident care plans to ensure optimal service delivery.
- Supported nursing staff in daily operations and patient management activities.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies to enhance safety standards.
- Built staffing schedules based on nursing needs
- Facilitated staff training sessions to improve team performance and knowledge retention.
- Infection control and prevention monitoring
ADON
Republic Nursing and Rehab
Republic, MO
08.2012 - 05.2020
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to medical staff.
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients during daily activities.
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective patient care delivery.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Cox College
Springfield, MO12.2022
LPN - Nursing Science
Franklin Technical College
Joplin, MO05.2016
High School Diploma - General Studies
Republic High School
Republic, MO05.2008
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessments
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication and IV administration
- Monitoring vital signs
- Strong clinical judgment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Safety protocols
- Delegation and motivation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient condition monitoring
- Professionalism
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
The Neighborhoods At Quail Creek
06.2021 - Current
ADON
Joplin Gardens
06.2020 - 06.2021
ADON
Republic Nursing and Rehab
08.2012 - 05.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Cox College
LPN - Nursing Science
Franklin Technical College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Republic High School