KRISTI CLARK

MPCU/Medical Progressive Unit

2020-2022/2023-Current

• Relief Charge.
• Nursing Preceptor.
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms of patients on telemetry unit, identifying and responding to abnormal rhythms promptly.
• Recognition and management of IV complications (infiltration, phlebitis, extravasation)
• Utilize strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Plan and implement nursing interventions.
• Educate patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.

CPU/Cardiac Procedure Unit

2022-2023

• Relief Charge
• Provided pre- and post-procedure care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and other cardiac interventions.
• Provide insertion of bedside IV access.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Educated patients on cardiac health and lifestyle modifications to manage their conditions.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Work as part of a cohesive team within a 30 bed telemetry unit focusing on cardiac care
• Assessment, evaluation and individualized care of patients requiring constant telemetry
• Closely monitor patients to identify signs of life-threatening arrhythmias
• Closely monitor patients returning from procedures such as: Cardiac Catheterizations, Trans-esophageal echocardiograms, Cardioversions, AICD insertions, CABGs, etc
• IV medication assessments, titration, venipunctures, and EKGs
• Individually responsible for 4-5 patient at a time while accepting admissions to unit
• Attending interdisciplinary meetings with physicians and social workers for patient care
• Being a patient advocate to establish strong trusting relationships with patients
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention and lifestyle changes
• Trach, wound, ostomy care and maintenance
• Skillfully performed advanced life support measures as necessary during medical emergencies.
• Educated patients on their conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications to prevent future health issues.
• Enhanced patient care by providing continuous monitoring and assessment of cardiac patients.
• Managed complex cardiac cases with skillful prioritization of tasks while simultaneously assessing multiple patients'' conditions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Skilled rehabilitation on med-surg unit

• Providing 1-1 home care

• Skilled rehabilitation on med-surg and Long-term care

• Provided skilled care to acute/chronic patients on med-surg unit