Kristi Pulkinen
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Living Hope Home Healthcare
Houston, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians, families, and healthcare professionals to enhance care quality.
- Respond to patient calls, identified issues, and provided assistance within agency guidelines.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient status and service coordination.
- Train new home health nurses by sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Advocate for patient needs with healthcare providers and insurance representatives.
- Facilitate access to community resources and support services for patients.
- Review documents for quality assurance to maintain high standards.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Living Hope Home Healthcare
Houston, Texas
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Conduct intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Evaluate patients, recognize and address complications and coordinate treatment with other members of care team.
- Create, implement and evaluate patient care plans with medical team.
- Provide patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Health Science Instructor
Dickinson Independent School District
Dickinson, Texas
07.2002 - 05.2023
- Coordinate, supervise and develop curricula for Phlebotomy, EKG Technician and Patient Care Technician certification programs, including clinical internship opportunities at local healthcare facilities.
- Mentor new teachers by providing information and support on successful strategies for classroom instruction and management.
- Support and manage a department of 36 teachers as Career and Technology Department Chairperson and Health Science Program Team Lead.
Nurse Clinician II
University of Texas Medical Branch
Dickinson, TX
10.1997 - 07.2002
- Performed well child exams for client's enrolled in Medicaid program, including vaccine administration, patient education and blood sample collection.
- Provided care for OB/Gyn patients including screening, preparation for exam, and laboratory testing.
Nurse Clinician II
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
06.1996 - 10.1997
- Administered chemotherapy and/or blood products to patients as indicated by orders given by each physician.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX05.1996
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- OASIS-E
- Care Coordination
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Supervision & Leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Living Hope Home Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Living Hope Home Healthcare
12.2022 - 10.2023
Health Science Instructor
Dickinson Independent School District
07.2002 - 05.2023
Nurse Clinician II
University of Texas Medical Branch
10.1997 - 07.2002
Nurse Clinician II
University of Texas Medical Branch
06.1996 - 10.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Mainland
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