Kristin Couch
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in critical care and direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
LHC Group
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
Hot Springs National Park, AR05-2022
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Ventilator management and tracheostomy care
- IV drip management: cardiac, sedation, vasopressors, anticoagulant, insulin, antibiotics
- Renal care
- Hepatic care
- TBI care
- Wound care management
- End-of-life care
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Basic Critical Care
Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Mandated Reporter
Timeline
Registered Nurse
LHC Group
08.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
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