Kristin Austin
Registered Nurse
Brownsburg,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) showcasing a 3-year career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. RN has proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. RN consistently develops solid relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service and cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other stakeholders through effective communication, dynamic time management, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Riley Children's Hospital
2023.10 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
IU Health- Riley Hospital
2021.11 - Current
- Teamed on Level One trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital At St. Vincent
2024.05 - Current
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering positive environment in fast-paced setting.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining clean work environment.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Witham
2023.08 - 2024.04
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Medical Surgical, Progressive CareIU Health Methodist Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.10
- Provide direct ethical, culturally competent patient care, stabilized patients, and determine next course of action
- Monitored patient vital signs using electrocardiograms, continuous cardiac monitoring, and other advanced equipment to foster telemetry care
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to five patients concurrently with focus on quality care
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Audited central lines to help maintain patient safety and quality care.
Patient Care Assistant
IU Health West
2020.10 - 2021.01
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to Registered Nurse
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN 2024.06 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN 2019.08 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 2005.08 - 2008.12
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Medication Administration
Oxygen saturation standards
Strong clinical judgment
Intravenous therapy
IV insertion and assessment
Team Leadership
Emergency Management
Cardiac Monitoring
Ultrasound PIV
Port Access
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
2024.06 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital At St. Vincent
2024.05 - Current
Charge Nurse
Riley Children's Hospital
2023.10 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Witham
2023.08 - 2024.04
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
IU Health- Riley Hospital
2021.11 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cardiac Medical Surgical, Progressive CareIU Health Methodist Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.10
Patient Care Assistant
IU Health West
2020.10 - 2021.01
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
2019.08 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
2005.08 - 2008.12
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