Kristey Hoppenbauer
Pfafftown,NC
Summary
Compassionate PACU Registered Nurse with comprehensive experience in post-anesthesia care. Skilled at monitoring patient recovery, managing pain relief, and coordinating discharge planning. Demonstrates strong critical thinking and quick decision-making abilities in high-stress environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Pre-Op/ PACU Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem , NC
2022.05 - Current
- Maintained current knowledge regarding advances in nursing practices related to post-surgical care and post-anesthesia care.
- Initiated IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure.
- Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medication, and documented changes in patient condition.
- Assessed patients for post-operative complications.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem , NC
2018.01 - 2022.05
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations involving unstable patients requiring rapid intervention.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem , NC
2013.11 - 2016.06
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science: Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC2016-05
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Post-Anesthesia Care
- Pain Management
- Emergency Response
- Discharge Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
Timeline
Outpatient Pre-Op/ PACU Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
2022.05 - Current
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
2018.01 - 2022.05
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
2013.11 - 2016.06
Associate Of Applied Science: Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
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