Kristin Dickson
4645 Plano Parkway Carrollton,Tx
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Hebron 9th Grade Campus
LISD
09.2024 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
11.2010 - Current
- Coordinates care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out hemodialysis treatments, and monitors quality based measures. Goals monitored include albumin, AVF rates, BMM, adequacy, hospitalizations, and fluid control.
- Monitors and recorded patient monthly labs, vital signs, estimated dry weights and hemodialysis side effects related to ESRD.
- Counsel patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support, related to ESRD. Will refer to IDT as needed.
- Initiates and documents ongoing quality assurance measures to improve patient care and safety.
- Collects and evaluates patient labs before and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Maintains infection control logs and improves patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Delivers quality patient care from admission to discharge.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Frisco Pediatrics
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns through adolescents.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Counseled patients and families to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, collected blood specimens, and administered vaccinations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TX12.2017
Licensed Vocational Nursing Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX08.2015
Skills
- Emotional awareness/ culturally sensitive-care
- Vascular care understanding
- Family and patient/student support
- Delegation of duties and staff assignments
- Health Plan Development and Modification
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Nursing staff leadership/ effective communication
- EpiPen administration
- Strong medical ethics
- Immunization protocols
- Time management and multitasking
- BLS (2010-current)
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Hebron 9th Grade Campus
LISD
09.2024 - Current
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Frisco Pediatrics
03.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
11.2010 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nursing Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Grayson College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
El Centro College
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