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Kristi Koch

Midland,TX

Summary

Caring, compassionate registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Harbor Hospice
Lake Charles, LA
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to family members during times of crisis or bereavement.
  • Documented all activities in accordance with hospital standards; maintained accurate records of patient care plans.
  • Performed nursing assessments on newly admitted patients to identify their health status, gathered data from the patient's history and physical examination.
  • Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of change in status and monitored vital signs and provided treatments as prescribed by physician.
  • Provided direct patient care, assessing and responding to patient needs, including physical comfort, emotional support, and medical and nursing interventions.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physician orders.
  • Educated patients and their families about their diagnosis, treatment plans and imminence of death and answered questions regarding treatments and expected outcomes.

Registered Nurse

Christus St Patrick's Home Healt
Lake Charles, LA
08.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
  • Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families and healthcare providers.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Villages at Manor Park
Midland , TX
03.2017 - 03.2022
  • Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
  • Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
  • Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
  • Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to facility policies and procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Midland College
Midland, TX
05-2022

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Southwest Louisiana Community College
Abbeville, LA
08-2000

High School Diploma -

Erath High School
Erath, LA
05-1996

Skills

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient Management
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Wound Care
  • Medical assessment
  • Care Planning
  • Data Collection
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • IV and venipuncture certified
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • BLS (Expires 2/2025)
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Palliative and Pain Management

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Harbor Hospice
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Christus St Patrick's Home Healt
08.2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Villages at Manor Park
03.2017 - 03.2022

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Midland College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing

Southwest Louisiana Community College

High School Diploma -

Erath High School

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