Kristin Davidson Sanderson
Wasilla,AK
Summary
Well qualified Registered Nurse with full Alaska credentials. Extensive experience in Rehabilitation Care, Medical-Surgical unit, and Alaska State Corrections facility. Passionate about delivering compassionate care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communication with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced hospital and clinical experience.
Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance, and assessment during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven.
Knowledgeable Primary Care Nurse experienced in drug and alcohol detoxification. Proficient in completing scans, documenting histories, and managing prescriptions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an organized, service-oriented nature.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maple Springs Rehabilitation Wasilla
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Registered Nurse
State Of Alaska Department Of Corrections
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force
10.2009 - 11.2010
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Identified and reported suspicious activity to prevent security incidents.
- Led, managed, and performed force protection duties to protect personnel and resources.
- Investigated incidents and wrote detailed reports for superior review.
- Observed CCTV cameras to detect potential threats and respond accordingly.
- Intervened in potentially violent situations to maintain personnel safety.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charter College
Anchorage, AK01.2019
Skills
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Pain Management Techniques
- Medication Administration
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Blood Product Administration
- IV Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- High Level of Autonomy
- Culturally-sensitive, Relationship-building Care
- BLS Certified through AHA
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maple Springs Rehabilitation Wasilla
06.2022 - Current
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
State Of Alaska Department Of Corrections
02.2019 - 09.2019
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force
10.2009 - 11.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charter College
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