Kristen Cole
Cleveland,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with ten years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Long-Term and Office settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN-Triage Nurse
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Blue Ridge, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while performing duties such as taking blood samples or administering injections.
- Utilized EHR systems effectively for documentation purposes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed venipuncture procedures when necessary for accessing central lines or port catheters.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Compiled, reviewed, and updated patient medical records with current medications.
LPN Infection Preventionist
Pruitt Healthcare
Blue Ridge , GA
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted surveillance of healthcare associated infections, analyzed data and identified trends.
- Monitored compliance with infection control policies and procedures in the facility.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce the risk of infections.
- Initiated investigations into outbreaks of infectious diseases in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
- Provided education and training to staff on infection prevention and control practices.
- Assisted with implementation of new technologies related to infection control.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop plans for preventing and controlling infections.
- Reported communicable diseases as required by state regulations.
- Participated in drills and exercises related to emergency preparedness planning for infectious disease outbreaks.
- Served as a resource person providing guidance on infection prevention techniques.
- Administered influenza vaccines according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Prepared and administered vaccines according to established protocols.
- Developed infection control policies and procedures for healthcare facility.
LPN Unit Manager
PruittHealth
Blue Ridge, GA
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted in the development of nursing staff by providing guidance, direction, education and support.
- Planned and coordinated patient care activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals and administrative personnel.
- Evaluated quality of care provided to patients through chart reviews and surveys.
- Ensured compliance with current federal and state regulations regarding healthcare delivery systems.
- Managed daily operations of assigned unit including staffing assignments, scheduling of shifts and time off requests.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to promote communication between departments within the facility.
- Provided training sessions to new hires on departmental policies and procedures as well as customer service standards.
- Resolved conflicts between employees or departments in a professional manner.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
LPN Charge Nurse
PruittHealth
Blue Ridge , GA
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Administered intravenous fluids and IV medications as ordered by physician.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
CNA
PruittHealth
Blue Ridge, GA
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA07-2018
Skills
- Medical Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Catheter Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Samples collection
- Patient Assessments
- Immunization Administration
- Patient triaging
- Geriatric Care
- Vital signs
- Venipuncture
- Sample Collection
- Infection Control
- Compassionate Care
- Preventive Care
Affiliations
- Love hiking
- Love learning new skills
Timeline
LPN-Triage Nurse
Northside Hospital Cherokee
11.2023 - Current
LPN Infection Preventionist
Pruitt Healthcare
06.2022 - 11.2023
LPN Unit Manager
PruittHealth
06.2019 - 05.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
PruittHealth
12.2018 - 05.2019
CNA
PruittHealth
08.2014 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
North Georgia Technical College
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