Kristen White
Wetumpka
Summary
Dedicated RN with extensive experience at Crowne Health Care Of Montgomery, delivering compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Skilled in problem-solving and patient advocacy, ensuring comprehensive care for diverse populations, including long-term and rehabilitation patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Crowne Health Care Of Montgomery
10.2018 - 03.2025
- Utilized AHT to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Worked with Long term, rehab and dementia patients.
- HR dept for 1 yr. hiring, training, interviews, implementing computer programs ie Relias, inservices.
- COVID training
RN Floor Nurse
Wetumpka Health and Rehabilitation
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
- Consisted of 2 six week COVID contracts for longterm, rehab and dementia patients.
- COVID training
RN Floor Nurse
Merrywood Lodge Health and Rehab
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Worked with longterm, rehab and dementia patients.
- COVID training
Home Care RN
Ivy Creek Health Care
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' health status and promptly addressing concerns or changes in condition.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through empathy, active listening skills, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Promoted overall health and wellbeing by developing individualized patient goals, addressing both physical and psychosocial aspects of care.
- Provided skilled nursing interventions such as wound care, IV therapy, and catheter management for diverse patient populations.
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, pain levels, and nutritional status for accurate monitoring of patient progress over time.
- Advocated for patients'' needs by collaborating with social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to address barriers to care.
RN Staff Nurse Float Pool
Jackson Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Floated mostly to ER and ICU
RN, ICU Float Pool
Harrison Hospital
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Floated mostly to ICU: received 3 month ICU training coarse
- Received EBOLA training, ACLS
RN, Critical Care Neuro
Valley Medical Hospital
02.2006 - 02.2014
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Stroke certification and seizure
- EEG/VEEG patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA06-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA06-2005
LPN - Nursing
Lake Washington Technical School
Renton, WA08-2003
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 1 in the development of introducing and launching computer program Relias at Crowne Health and Rehab for ALL of staff.
Certification
- Licensed RN 20 plus years
- ACLS Training - 2015
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Wetumpka Health and Rehabilitation
05.2020 - 08.2020
RN Floor Nurse
Merrywood Lodge Health and Rehab
04.2019 - 04.2020
RN Floor Nurse
Crowne Health Care Of Montgomery
10.2018 - 03.2025
Home Care RN
Ivy Creek Health Care
02.2018 - 02.2019
RN Staff Nurse Float Pool
Jackson Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2018
RN, ICU Float Pool
Harrison Hospital
02.2014 - 04.2016
RN, Critical Care Neuro
Valley Medical Hospital
02.2006 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle Pacific University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bellevue College
LPN - Nursing
Lake Washington Technical School
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