Kristi Indovina

• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other cardiac issues
• Performed charge nurse duties for 24 bed unit including efficient workflow, patient assessment and assignments, and communication with clinical leaders and physicians
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Utilized feedback and enhancement initiatives to build safer and healthier atmosphere and improve patient happiness.

• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on pre and post cardiac surgical unit by providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses and nurse aids.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

•Assist therapy team with programming including running therapy groups, supervising patients, and transporting patients to and from required meetings off campus
•Offered emotional support to patients and their families
•Educated patients and their families with treatment modules
•Created and implemented programming for the adolescent population
•Responsible for program supervision and transporting adolescent patients in after school probation program

• Provided crisis intervention services, deescalating tense situations and connecting clients to appropriate resources.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
• Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.