Kristie Steffens
Wildomar,CA
Summary
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in pediatric patient support. Organized LVN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Swim Coach
Murrieta Makos Swim Team
05.2017 - Current
LVN- School Nurse
Temecula Valley School District
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
Swim Coach
Circle City Aquatics
04.2014 - 05.2017
Head Age Group Swim Coach
Star Aquatics
04.2013 - 04.2014
LVN
Together We Grow
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport with those under my care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Family Home Daycare
Steffens Family Childcare
08.1999 - 11.2002
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Offered children numerous opportunities throughout each week to get sunshine and exercise in yard and at local parks.
- Streamlined administrative tasks such as enrollment paperwork processing resulting in efficiency improvements.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Balanced children's days between play, instruction, and rest with well-designed schedules.
- Offered early language exposure through story time sessions fostering literacy skills.
- Administered nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating habits in children.
- Organized engaging arts and crafts projects to foster creativity and fine motor skills among the children.
- Managed daily operations of the home daycare, including scheduling, budgeting, and recordkeeping.
- Promoted good social skills by helping children work through conflicts and leading many collaborative games.
- Delivered effective potty training strategies tailored to each child''s readiness level leading to successful outcomes.
- Crafted nutritious meals and kept lots of fresh fruit and vegetables on hand to prevent unhealthy snacking.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children, conducting regular safety checks and maintaining cleanliness.
- Built early learning skills such as color and shape recognition with hands-on activities.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Assisted children patiently through many different scenarios and modeled positive behaviors.
- Implemented individualized care plans for each child based on their unique needs and developmental milestones achieved.
- Coordinated stimulating field trips and outings to enrich children''s learning experiences outside of the daycare setting.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
LVN Critical Care
Childrens Hospital
11.1997 - 11.1999
- Employed on the Critical Care floor in a fast paced environment with responsibilities that included medication administration, tube feedings, tracheostomy care, iv insertion, blood withdrawals, assisting with bedside procedures, sterile procedures, admissions/discharges, and skin treatments.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed IV therapy treatments safely and accurately, administering fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Facilitated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining clear communication with all parties involved.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Home Health LVN
Special Care
08.1996 - 11.1997
- Responsible for the care of medically fragile children and infants in the home setting and at the preschool
- provided, but not limited to, trach care, ventilator care, tube feedings, medication administration.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Facilitated seamless coordination between physicians, specialists, therapists, and family members to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify any potential risks or barriers to successful home-based rehabilitation programs.
- Streamlined daily operations within the home healthcare setting by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
- Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
- Maintained the highest standards of infection control by adhering to strict protocols for sanitation and personal protective equipment use.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LVN Charge Nurse
Villa Rancho Bernardo Skilled Nursing Facility
08.1995 - 08.1996
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
- Fostered a positive work environment through mentorship, offering constructive feedback, and recognizing the achievements of fellow nurses.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Maximized staff productivity by organizing schedules according to skill mix, workload distribution, and staffing levels requirements.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting regular staff meetings, addressing concerns, and promoting open dialogue.
- Reduced medication errors by closely supervising LVNs during medication administration and ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
No Degree - LVN Program
Maric College of Medical Careers- LVN Program
San Diego, CA07.1995
No Degree - Early Childhood Development
Palomar Junior College
San Diego, CA08.1994
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Diabetes management
- Pediatric Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Feeding Tube Assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Behavioral health support
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient relationship building
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Family Communication
- Clinical judgment
- Transcribing orders
- Patient evaluations
- Staff Supervision
- Home Health Care
- Physical Assessment
- Maintaining nutrition
- Preventive Care
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Writing reports
- Attention to Detail
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Responsible and Dependable
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Observation
Certification
- Certified CPR and First Aid
Timeline
LVN- School Nurse
Temecula Valley School District
08.2017 - 12.2017
Head Swim Coach
Murrieta Makos Swim Team
05.2017 - Current
Swim Coach
Circle City Aquatics
04.2014 - 05.2017
Head Age Group Swim Coach
Star Aquatics
04.2013 - 04.2014
LVN
Together We Grow
03.2010 - 05.2012
Family Home Daycare
Steffens Family Childcare
08.1999 - 11.2002
LVN Critical Care
Childrens Hospital
11.1997 - 11.1999
Home Health LVN
Special Care
08.1996 - 11.1997
LVN Charge Nurse
Villa Rancho Bernardo Skilled Nursing Facility
08.1995 - 08.1996
No Degree - LVN Program
Maric College of Medical Careers- LVN Program
No Degree - Early Childhood Development
Palomar Junior College
- Certified CPR and First Aid
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