Kristi Cudney
Lockport
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Kaleida Health Millard Fillmore, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in implementing infection control measures, resulting in a significant reduction in hospital-acquired infections while advocating for patients and families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nirse
Kaleida Health Millard Fillmore
06.2006 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management strategies.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying needs and ensuring timely interventions.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on hospital protocols and best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Managed patient documentation accurately, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY05.2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Care planning
Timeline
Registered Nirse
Kaleida Health Millard Fillmore
06.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Niagara County Community College