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Kristi ender

Dickinson,TX

Summary

Dynamic Charge Nurse with extensive experience at UTMB, excelling in patient assessment and care plan development. Proven ability to manage staffing and inventory while enhancing quality improvement initiatives. Recognized for swift emergency response and providing emotional support to families, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse

UTMB
Galveston, TX
06.2025 - Current
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
  • Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
  • Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
  • Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
  • Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
  • Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
  • Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
  • Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.

ECMO Specialist

UTMB
Galveston, TX
07.2006 - Current
  • Administered medications through a central venous catheter as ordered by physician.
  • Initiated life-saving interventions when necessary in order to stabilize a patient's condition prior to transport or surgery.
  • Instructed caregivers on the appropriate use of equipment related to the ECMO process.
  • Assisted with bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, and arterial line placement.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all treatments administered and changes to the ECMO system settings.
  • Reviewed test results and imaging studies to determine any complications or adverse effects from the procedure.
  • Ensured that all necessary supplies were readily available for efficient operation of the ECMO machine.
  • Provided education about extracorporeal membrane oxygenation therapy to families of critically ill patients.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding post-operative care plans for patients on ECMO support.
  • Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders when applicable.
  • Performed ECMO cannulation and decannulation for patients in critical condition.
  • Verified accuracy of all prescriptions before administering them during an emergency situation.
  • Provided comprehensive care to the patient while on ECMO support including monitoring of organ function and adjusting settings accordingly.

RN

UTMB
Galveston, TX
07.2004 - Current
  • Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress using electronic health record systems.
  • Evaluated responses to interventions and modified plans of care accordingly.
  • Attended continuing education seminars related to advances in neonatal care practices.
  • Identified potential high-risk situations for developing complications or adverse events in NICU patients.
  • Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
  • Conducted regular rounds on all assigned patients ensuring that they are receiving proper medical attention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Performed bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture.
  • Instructed nursing staff in providing quality care for neonates according to established standards of practice.
  • Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as resuscitations or surgeries.
  • Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02-2019

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Care plan development
  • Emergency response
  • Inventory management
  • Quality improvement
  • Staff management

Timeline

Charge Nurse

UTMB
06.2025 - Current

ECMO Specialist

UTMB
07.2006 - Current

RN

UTMB
07.2004 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

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