KRISTI SPEARS
Dayton,OH
Summary
Knowledgeable Licensed Practical Nurse offering 10+ years of experience in the Nursing. With understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse/Staff Nurse
Dayton VA Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Technically proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.
- Ability to carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions.
- Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures.
- Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes.
- Fosters an environment of respect for individual patient and family rights to privacy and dignity in all aspects of care delivery.
- Effectively incorporates knowledge and understanding of established customer service standards in all interactions with patients, family members, and/or other internal/external customers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Staff Nurse
Hospice Of Dayton
03.2003 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and to ensure continuous quality care.
- Trained new staff on clinical protocols, enhancing team efficiency and patient care standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
Education
Diploma -
Ohio Medical Career College
Dayton, OH03.2013
Certification - Certified Hospice And Palliative Care
Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center
12.2021
Skills
- Assessing Residents
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Wound Care
- Patient Data Gathering
- Management Team Support
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Reading Comprehension
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Intravenous Medications
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Wound Dressing
- Medication Administration
- Charting and Recording
Certification
I’m Certified In Hospice and Palliative Care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse/Staff Nurse
Dayton VA Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse/Staff Nurse
Hospice Of Dayton
03.2003 - 04.2025
Diploma -
Ohio Medical Career College
Certification - Certified Hospice And Palliative Care
Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center
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