Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Kristi Emanus

Jonesboro,Louisiana

Summary

Experienced with managing night shift operations and ensuring smooth workflow throughout night. Utilizes effective team management and problem-solving skills to maintain high standards and efficiency. Knowledge of conflict resolution and time management, contributing to cohesive and productive team environment.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Night Shift Supervisor

Ruston Regional Specialty Hospital
08.2017 - Current
  • Assisted in training new employees on policies, procedures, and best practices for their respective roles within the organization.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members in a timely manner, promoting a cohesive and efficient working environment.
  • Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
  • Developed strong communication channels between day and night shifts, facilitating seamless handovers at the beginning and end of each shift.
  • Assigned each member of [Number] person team with specific daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or additional training needs.
  • Increased productivity by effectively delegating tasks and monitoring progress throughout the night shift.
  • Managed communication between associates and management, addressing key issues and needs.
  • Assisted customers with complaints, questions, and concerns.
  • Participated in continuous improvement efforts, identifying areas for potential enhancements within night shift operations based on data analysis and observation.
  • Compiled reports on production shortfalls, accidents and equipment problems.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for night shift employees, setting goals for professional growth and addressing any areas requiring improvement.
  • Optimized scheduling for the night shift, resulting in reduced labor costs and improved coverage during peak hours.

Registered nurse

ST FRANCIS CABRINI HOSPITAL
08.2011 - Current
  • Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
  • Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
  • Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
  • Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
  • Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
  • Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
  • Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings
  • Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
  • Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
  • Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
  • Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances
  • Compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests
  • Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data
  • Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems
  • Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patients' clinical status
  • Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status
  • Collect specimens for laboratory tests
  • Identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs
  • Coordinate patient care conferences
  • Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion
  • Supervise and monitor unit nursing staff
  • Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed
  • Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices
  • Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary health care team members, and community members
  • Provide post-mortem care
  • RAPID RESPONSE TEAM MEMBER

Registered nurse

NORTHERN LOUISIANA MEDICAL CENTER
12.1991 - 06.2011
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
  • Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
  • Record patients' medical information and vital signs
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
  • Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
  • Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
  • Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
  • Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
  • Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Delta Ouachita
West Monroe, louisiana

Regents college
New York, New York
01.2001

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Training and mentoring
  • Supervisory experience
  • Management
  • Staff supervision
  • Staff scheduling
  • Disciplinary action
  • Duty assignment
  • Strong leadership
  • Continuous improvement
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Certification

Cpr,Acls, Picc line

Timeline

Night Shift Supervisor

Ruston Regional Specialty Hospital
08.2017 - Current

Registered nurse

ST FRANCIS CABRINI HOSPITAL
08.2011 - Current

Registered nurse

NORTHERN LOUISIANA MEDICAL CENTER
12.1991 - 06.2011

Regents college

Cpr,Acls, Picc line

Licensed Practical Nurse

Delta Ouachita
Kristi Emanus