Kristin Broussard
Iowa,LA
Summary
Patient-focused and empathic Licensed Practical nurse obtaining a degree as a Registered nurse seeking a position with an exceptional Health Care Facility bringing experience, care, and extensive knowledge to help improve the lives of patients, increase my practical experience, and fulfill my personal ambitions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonebridge Behavioral Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital
- Conducted therapeutic nursing education groups
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Certified Nurse Assistant
South Cameron Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Sowela Tech. Community College
Lake Charles, Louisiana05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Office Systems
Sowela Tech. Community College
Lake Charles, Louisiana05.2014
Diploma -
South Cameron High School
Creole, Louisiana05.2011
Skills
- Dressing Changes
- Catherization
- Administration of Medication
- Placing and maintaining a IV lines, administering IV fluids, IV medications
- NG tube management, blood sugar monitoring, monitoring blood transfusions 15 minutes after initiation from an RN, CPM machines, orthopedic precautions Wound care, dressing changes, caring for drains (JP's, Hemovacs)
- Provided care for surgical, orthopedic, neurological, and general medical patients
- Highly skilled in providing general patient care, basic patient education, caring for patients from admission to discharge
- Head- to- toe assessment, reporting to physicians assessment findings
- Able to practice safety, ecological and infection control methods
- Blood Draws
Accomplishments
- IV Therapy Certified
- CPR Certified
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
References
- Troy Thompson, MSN, RN 337-512-1755
- Laura Caldwell, MSN, RN 210-305-6232
- Cheryl Henry, RN, 337-302-6010
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonebridge Behavioral Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2018
Certified Nurse Assistant
South Cameron Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2016
Practical Nursing -
Sowela Tech. Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Office Systems
Sowela Tech. Community College
Diploma -
South Cameron High School
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