Kristen (KJ) Walker BSN, RN, CCRN
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with experience in Critical Care and Emergency settings. Demonstrates expertise in managing complex patient cases using advanced life-saving techniques and equipment, complemented by a compassionate approach to patient and family care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Intermountain Healthcare
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Staff RN in a 36 bed Medical/Surgical ICU in a Level II Trauma Center.
- Cared for wide range of critical ICU patients including, but not limited to, ventilated, neurological, post-surgical, trauma, pediatric, and cardiovascular patients.
- Implemented treatment for patients with various specialized devices including EVD's, bolts, pacemakers, central lines, and other equipment.
- Managed various pharmacological drips including vasoactive drugs and sedation.
- Collaborated with physicians of all disciplines to comprehensively care for critically ill patients.
- Provided personalized, high-quality care for patients and their families of all situations including end of life care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonehenge of Cedar City
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Manged care as the only nurse on overnight shifts in a 48 bed long term care facility while maintaining patient safety.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Critical Care Technician
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Critical Care Technician in a 36 bed Medical Surgical ICU in a Level II Trauma Center.
- Admitted critical ICU patients, assisted with procedures, started and discontinued IV's, participated in code scenarios, restocked all patient supplies, assisted with ADL's, transported patients, and provided 1:1 monitoring for high-risk patients.
- Worked as a Health Unit Coordinator performing various clerical duties.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stonehenge of Cedar City
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Cared for residents in a 48 bed long term care facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by implementing the plan of care and performing ADL's.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Cared for residents in their homes and delivered high-quality care to meet needs while maintaining their dignity within their home environments.
Salmon Processor
Alaska General Seafoods
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Operated industry-specific machines and equipment, maintaining safety procedures while canning thousands of pounds of fresh salmon during 15 hour shifts, 7 days a week.
Mother Baby Technician
Tripler Army Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided supportive care for mothers and babies in a post-partum unit including vital signs, assistance in hemorrhage management, ADL's, breastfeeding, newborn genetic testing, newborn bathing, circumcision procedures, rewarming, and restocking.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kahu Malama Nurses
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided care as an agency/float CNA, EMT, and ER tech for all hospitals, long term care and assisted living facilities, adult day cares, and in home care on the island of Oahu.
Certified Nursing Assistant PCU/CVU
St. Clare Hospital
11.2018 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels Home Care
02.2018 - 07.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT04.2023
Skills
- CCRN Certified
- BLS/ACLS/PALS Certified
- Pre-Hospital Certifications: PHTLS, TECC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Intermountain Healthcare
03.2023 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonehenge of Cedar City
07.2022 - 03.2023
Critical Care Technician
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stonehenge of Cedar City
12.2021 - 07.2022
Salmon Processor
Alaska General Seafoods
06.2021 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
Mother Baby Technician
Tripler Army Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kahu Malama Nurses
07.2019 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant PCU/CVU
St. Clare Hospital
11.2018 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels Home Care
02.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Utah University
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