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Kristian Cousar

Columbus,GA

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, ICU Stepdown

St. Francis Emory Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed care and comfort of patients experiencing acute and chronic illnesses of varying acuities.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated interdisciplinary team as needed.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records to determine plan of care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, disease processes, and management.
  • Administered medication via various routes and monitored responses.

Student Nurse

Columbus State University
08.2020 - 03.2023
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous routes.
  • Assisted patient with activities of daily living.
  • Assisted in assessment and monitoring of patient health status and reported changes to appropriate staff.
  • Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.

Multicare Technician (Emergency Room)

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs
  • Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to primary nurses and physicians.
  • Collected labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Transported patients between units and testing procedures

Claims Representative

Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield Of GA
10.2016 - 08.2020
  • Paid/denied medical claims based upon processing procedures,
  • Researched and resolved complex medical claims issues to support timely processing.
  • Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology, and procedures.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (OB/GYN)

St. Francis- Emory Healthcare
09.2013 - 09.2016
  • Medical records management to include filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Obtained patient medical history to include medication, symptom and allergies.
  • Obtained and reported vital signs to appropriate care provider.
  • Assisted provider in minor office procedures.
  • Assisted in specimen preparation and collection.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
03.2023

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Miller-Motte Technical College
Columbus, GA
09.2013

High School Diploma -

North Hardin High School
Radcliff, KY
06.2011

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Telemetry Monitoring
  • EMR Systems
  • Medication Administration
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient education

Licensure/Certifications

  • Registered Nurse: License Number 319486, Active Since: 04/03/2023

          Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), Georgia State Board Licensing


  • Basic Life Support- American Heart Association ( Expires: 12/2023)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, ICU Stepdown

St. Francis Emory Healthcare
07.2023 - Current

Multicare Technician (Emergency Room)

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare
04.2022 - 10.2022

Student Nurse

Columbus State University
08.2020 - 03.2023

Claims Representative

Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield Of GA
10.2016 - 08.2020

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (OB/GYN)

St. Francis- Emory Healthcare
09.2013 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbus State University

Associate of Science - Medical Assisting

Miller-Motte Technical College

High School Diploma -

North Hardin High School

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