Kristi Connell
Solon,IA
Summary
Compassionate and highly competent Staff Registered Nurse with 25 years of nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients to build trust and rapport in stressful situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Supervisor/Staff Registered Nurse
Mercy Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids , IA
2017.09 - Current
- Answered patient/family questions and provided education and support.
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and provide support to patients and families.
Staff Registered Nurse
Mercy Iowa City
Iowa City , IA
2007.12 - 2017.08
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information. Educated on wound management using packing, dressings and even wound vacs.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Staff Registered Nurse
Washington County Hospital And Clinics
Washington , IA
1999.05 - 2007.02
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- During my years at Washington County I worked Med/Surg Tele, ICU and Pre and post surgery, OR circulating RN and In home Hospice. Along with IV skills on infants to the elderly. Also trained at that time to place PICC line. I learned so many nursing skills to assist me in the years to come in my nursing career.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA05.1999
Skills
- EPIC EMR
- Charting and documentation
- Clinical leadership and supervision
- Medication and IV administration
- Taking vital signs
- Intake and discharge
- Dispensing medication
- HIPAA and confidentiality
- Wound care
- Building trust and rapport
- IV drug therapy management
- Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Inpatient and Community Hospice Care
- Patient and Family Advocate
- Colostomy care familiarity
Certification
- Basic Life Support
Additional Information
- References upon request
Timeline
Shift Supervisor/Staff Registered Nurse
Mercy Cedar Rapids
2017.09 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Mercy Iowa City
2007.12 - 2017.08
Staff Registered Nurse
Washington County Hospital And Clinics
1999.05 - 2007.02
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
- Basic Life Support
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